For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BICYCLE. Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, either of which is over 20 inches in diameter. It includes pedal bicycles with helper motors rated less than one brake horsepower transmitted by friction and not by gear or chain, which produces only ordinary pedaling speeds up to a maximum of 20 miles per hour. It shall also include every chain-driven drive propelled by human power upon which a person may ride having three wheels, one of which is in the front and center of the device and the other two being in the rear and connected to each other by means of an axle, which rear wheels are over 20 inches in diameter.
(1978 Code, § 7-1)
(A) Application for a bicycle license shall be made upon a form provided by the city and shall be made to the City Clerk or his or her designate. The City Clerk shall not accept an application for a bicycle license unless it is accompanied by a bill of sale indicating the serial number of the bicycle or a physical inspection of the bicycle has been made to determine the serial number. In the event the bicycle being licensed does not have a serial number supplied by the manufacturer, the City Clerk may assign a number to that bicycle and place the number on the frame of the bicycle, which shall serve as the serial number of that bicycle for the purposes of this chapter.
(B) The Clerk, upon receiving proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a permanent bicycle license tag.
(C) The Clerk shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he or she knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle.
(D) The Clerk shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name and address of the person to whom issued and the number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued.
(1978 Code, § 7-2)
Statutory reference:
Authority of city to regulate bicycles, see M.S.A. § 9.2306; M.C.L. § 257.606
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