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(a) The provisions of this Traffic Code which are applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated as a vehicle.
(Ord. 2002-63, passed 4-1-2002)
(b) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall be subject to the provisions of this Traffic Code applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except provisions which by their nature can have no application and except where bicycles are subjected to special regulations.
(c) Wherever the word
BICYCLE appears in this chapter, it includes MOTORIZED BICYCLES as defined in § 402.22.
Statutory reference:
Bicycles - issuance of ticket - points not assessed, see R.C. § 4511.52
(a) For purposes of this section,
SNOWMOBILE has the same meaning as given that term in R.C. § 4519.01.
(b) A person operating a bicycle or motorcycle shall not ride other than upon the affixed seat thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle or motorcycle nor shall any additional person be permitted to ride upon a bicycle or motorcycle, unless such bicycle or motorcycle is designed or equipped to carry more than one person at a time.
(c) A person shall ride upon a bicycle or motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the bicycle or motorcycle.
(d) No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(e) No person shall operate a motorcycle on a public roadway when the handlebars or grips are more than 15 inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator.
(f) No person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile or motorcycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. No person who is under the age of 18 years, or who holds a motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license bearing a “NOVICE” designation that is currently in effect as provided in R.C. § 4507.13, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet. The helmet, safety glasses, or other protective eye device shall conform with regulations prescribed and promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. The provisions of this division (f) or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.
(Ord. 2002-63, passed 4-1-2002)
(a) (1) No person riding upon any bicycle, electric bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or self to any vehicle upon a roadway.
(2) No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, electric bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skateboard, or toy vehicle to attach the same or self to any vehicle while it is moving upon a roadway.
(3) This section does not apply to towing a disabled vehicle.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this division (b), whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(c) If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under R.C. § 4511.991(B).
(R.C. § 4511.54)
(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway, with the flow of traffic, as practicable obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles and exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Exceptions to riding as near to the right side are during the following situations: overtaking in the same direction; preparing for a left turn; when necessary to avoid conditions; substantial width lanes; and when riding in the right turn only lane.
(b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall ride in single file in the following places:
(1) In business districts of the city;
(2) On through streets; and
(3) At other places where properly signed, or upon the order of a police officer.
(c) Persons riding motorcycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast in a single lane.
(Ord. 1989-229, passed 10-2-1989; Ord. 2002-63, passed 4-1-2002)
(a) Every bicycle when in use at the times specified in R.C. § 4513.03 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front, and a strobe light visible to oncoming traffic;
(2) A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Director of Public Safety that shall be visible from all distances from zero feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;
(3) A lamp emitting a red blinking or strobe light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;
(4) An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director; and
(5) Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director.
(b) No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with an audible device that sounds for a distance of at least 100 feet to provide notice to pedestrians, except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle.
(c) Every bicycle shall be equipped with an adequate brake when used on a street or highway.
(Ord. 2002-63, passed 4-1-2002)
Statutory reference:
Bicycle signal devices, see R.C. § 4511.56
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