Loading...
The driver of a vehicle approaching a blind pedestrian who knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that such pedestrian is blind because such pedestrian is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color with or without a red tip, or is using a guide dog or otherwise, or should have any other reason to know the pedestrian is blind, shall exercise care commensurate with the situation to avoid injuring such pedestrian.
(Ord. passed 5-11-2021)
(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE. Has the same definition as previously set forth in § 71.183.
OPERATOR. Refers to the operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(B) An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be equipped with front, rear, and side reflectors, a braking system that enables the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop, and, if operated at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, a lamp that emits a white light that sufficiently illuminates the area in front of the device.
(C) An operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device traveling on a sidewalk, roadway, or bicycle path shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. An operator shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
(D) Except as provided in this section, no other provisions of the motor vehicle code shall apply to electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(Ord. passed 5-11-2021) Penalty, see § 71.999
BICYCLES
It is a misdemeanor for any person to any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this subchapter. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this title. These regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street or highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated herein.
(Ord. passed 5-11-2021) Penalty, see § 71.999
Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except as to special regulations in this subchapter and except as to those provisions of this title which by their nature can have no application.
(Ord. passed 5-11-2021)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see W. Va. Code 17C-11-2
Loading...