(a) For purposes of this section, “snowmobile” has the same meaning as given that term in Ohio R.C. 4519.01.
(b) A person operating a bicycle, motorized bicycle or motorcycle shall not ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle, motorized bicycle or motorcycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle, motorized bicycle or motorcycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.
(c) A person shall ride upon a motorized bicycle, motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorized bicycle or motorcycle.
(d) No person operating a bicycle or motorized bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(e) No bicycle, motorized bicycle or motorcycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped, nor shall any motorized bicycle or motorcycle be operated on a highway 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 Ohio R.C. 4507.13, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorized bicycle or motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on his or her head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorized bicycle or 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 paragraph or a violation thereof shall not be used in the trial of any civil action.