(a) Prohibitions. No person shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, motorcycle, motorized bicycle or moped, electric personal assistive mobility device, low-speed micromobility device, motorized wheelchair, or personal delivery device:
(1) Without due regard for the safety and rights of pedestrians and drivers and occupants of all other vehicles so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person while that person is in the lawful use of the streets, bike paths, sidewalks or any other public or private property used by the public for the purpose of vehicular travel or parking.
(2) Without exercising reasonable and ordinary control over such vehicle.
(3) In a weaving or zigzag course, unless such irregular course is necessary for safe operation in compliance with law.
(4) Without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the required hand and arm signals under Section 444.07 of this Traffic Code.
(5) At a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
(b) Penalties. Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pled guilty to one (1) predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pled guilty to two (2) or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 2022-14. Passed 05/26/22)