Ordinances-1980-86

visible at night from at least 300 feet. Taillights must be illuminated during bicycle operation between sundown and sunup. 1-13-3 SIRENS and WHISTLES PROHIBITED: No bicycle may be equipped with nor may any person use upon a bicycle any siren 'ir whistle. 1-13-4 STATE LAW APPLICABLE: Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code, every person operating a bicycle upon the roadway is subject to and allocated all the duties delegated to vehicle operators under State laws and rules of the road. 1-13-5 OBEEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: Every person operating a bicycle must obey official traffic signals, signs and other control devices. However, a bicycle operator may disobey signs prohibiting right, left or U turns if he first dismounts from the bicycle and then walks the bicycle through the turn, obeying any applicable pedestrian regulations. 1-13-6 IMPROPER RIDING FORBIDDEN: It is unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle in an irregular or reckless manner, such as zig-zagging, stunting, speeding or otherwise riding with disregard for the operator's safety or the safety of others. 1-13-7 RIDING ON SIDEWALKS: Bicycles may be operated on the sidewalks in residential districts, but not on sidewalks in the business district or upon a sidewalk adjoining any school premises, except as permitted by the mayor. No bicycle may be operated on any of the sidewalks of the City parks except in the areas designated for that purpose by the mayor. 1-13-8 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY: The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or sidewalk area, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on the sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway. 1-13-9 CARRYING PASSENGERS: It is unlawful for any person operating a bicycle to carry passengers thereon unless the bicycle is equipped with an approved seat to accommodate a passenger. This section does not prevent 2 persons from riding a tandem bicycle specially built for 2 persons. A tandem bicycle may be also be equipped with an approved seat to carry an additional passenger. 1-13-10 CARRYING ARTICLES: No person operating a bicycle may carry any package, bundle or article which prevents him from keeping at least one hand upon the handle bar. 1-13-11 PARKING: No bicycle may be parked in such a manner as to obstruct pedestrian or street traffic. 1-13-12 GROUP RIDING: Bicycles must be ridden signal file in business districts, on sidewalks where permitted, and may be ridden not more than 2 abreast elsewhere. Persons operating bicycles in the streets must stay as near to the right curb as is reasonably possible. 1-13-13 TOWING UNLAWFUL: It is unlawful for any person operating a bicycle to tow or to be towed by any vehicle upon the streets of the City. 1-13-14 PENALTIES: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by any of the following. (A) A fine not to exceed $100 or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days; or (B) Impoundment of the bicycle for periods not less than: 1. 2 days for the first offense 2. 10 days for the second offense, 3. 30 days for the third and subsequent offenses.