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§ 71.037 RESTRICTED USE OF BUS AND TAXICAB STANDS.
   No person shall stand or park a vehicle other than a taxicab in a taxicab stand, or a bus in a bus stop; except that the operator of a passenger vehicle may temporarily stop for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading passengers, when stopping does not interfere with a bus or taxicab waiting to enter or about to enter the restricted space.
(Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 71.038 EXTENSION OF PARKING TIME.
   Where maximum parking time limits are designated by sign, movement of a vehicle within a block shall not extend the time limits for parking.
(Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010)
§ 71.039 UNNECESSARY NOISE.
   (A)   No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless it is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke. No person shall operate, and no owner of any motor vehicle shall permit to be operated upon any public road, street or highway, any motor vehicle so as to cause any greater noise or sound than reasonably necessary for the proper operation of such motor vehicle.
   (B)   The use of exhaust brakes (jake brakes), except in an emergency or except when used by a person operating an emergency services vehicle equipped with a muffled compression braking system, is prohibited at all times within the city.
(Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010; Ord. 551, passed 4-11-2016) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 71.040 EXEMPTION.
   The provisions of this subchapter regulating the parking or standing of vehicles shall not apply to a vehicle of the city, county, state or public utility while necessarily in use for construction or repair work on a street, or a vehicle owned by the United States while in use for the collection, transportation or delivery of mail.
(Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010)
BICYCLES
§ 71.055 BICYCLE OPERATING RULES.
   In addition to the provisions of O.R.S. 814.400 through 814.480, a rider of a bicycle upon a street shall:
   (A)   Not ride upon a sidewalk within the city;
   (B)   Upon emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians;
   (C)   On a two-way street, ride to the extreme right, except when preparing for a left turn. On a one-way street, ride to the extreme curbside of the traffic lane and with the direction of travel designated for that lane. If the curb lane is designated for a left turn or a right turn only, and the operator is not intending to turn, he or she shall operate in the through lane;
   (D)   Not operate a bicycle in a careless or reckless manner, which endangers or would be likely to endanger himself or herself, another or any property. Racing or trick riding shall be included in this offense; and
   (E)   Not leave a bicycle, except in a bicycle rack. If no rack is provided, he or she shall leave the bicycle so as not to obstruct any roadway, sidewalk, driveway or building entrance. Nor shall he or she leave the bicycle in violation of the provisions relating to the parking of motor vehicles.
(Ord. 424, passed 11-19-1990; Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 71.056 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful to leave a bicycle on private property without the consent of the person in charge or the owner thereof.
   (B)   A bicycle left on public property for a period in excess of 24 hours may be impounded by law enforcement.
   (C)   In addition to any citation issued, a bicycle parked in violation of this chapter may be immediately impounded by law enforcement.
   (D)   If a bicycle impounded under this chapter is licensed, or other means of determining its ownership exist, the police shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner. An impounding fee will be charged to the owner. No impounding fee shall be charged to the owner of a stolen bicycle which has been impounded.
   (E)   A bicycle impounded under this chapter which remains unclaimed shall be disposed of in accordance with the city’s procedures for disposal of abandoned or lost personal property.
(Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
PEDESTRIANS
§ 71.070 USE OF SIDEWALKS.
   A pedestrian shall not use a roadway for travel when a sidewalk is available.
(Ord. 424, passed 11-19-1990; Ord. 523, passed 9-13-2010) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see O.R.S. Chapter 814
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