Draft chapter 76: Bicycle Regulations
§ 76.08 Riding On Sidewalks
The 2026 draft's § 76.08 beside the current code's § 76.09: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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1. Business District. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the Business District, as defined in Section
(Code of Iowa, Sec.
2. Other Locations. When signs are erected on any sidewalk or roadway prohibiting the riding of bicycles thereon by any person, no person shall disobey the signs.
(Code of Iowa, Sec.
3. Yield Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing.
(Code of Iowa, Sec.
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Current code
§ 76.09 Riding On Sidewalks
The following shall apply to riding bicycles on sidewalks:
1. Business District. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the Business District, as defined in Section 60.02(1) of this Code of Ordinances.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[10])
2. Other Locations. When signs are erected on any sidewalk or roadway prohibiting the riding of bicycles thereon by any person, no person shall disobey the signs.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[10])
3. Yield Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[10])
2026 draft
§ 76.08 Riding On Sidewalks
The following provisions apply to riding bicycles on sidewalks:
1. Business District. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the Business District, as defined in Section 60.02(1).
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236(10))
2. Other Locations. When signs are erected on any sidewalk or roadway prohibiting the riding of bicycles thereon by any person, no person shall disobey the signs.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236(10))
3. Yield Right-of-Way. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236(10))
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