[Ord. No. 19 §20(A), 6-1-1995]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean:
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which
any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, except scooters
and similar devices.
Any two (2) or three (3) wheeled device having an automatic
transmission and a motor with a cylinder capacity of not more than
fifty (50) cubic centimeters, which produces less than three (3) gross
brake horsepower, and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum
speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground.
A motorized bicycle shall be considered a motor vehicle for purposes
of any homeowners' or renters' insurance policy.
[Ord. No. 19 §20(B), 6-1-1995]
Every bicycle and motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a
brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle or
motorized bicycle within twenty-five (25) feet from a speed of ten
(10) miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
A.
Every
bicycle and motorized bicycle when in use on a street or highway during
the period from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half
(½) hour before sunrise shall be equipped with the following:
1.
A front-facing lamp on the front or carried by the rider which shall
emit a white light visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions
on a straight, level, unlighted roadway at five hundred (500) feet;
2.
A rear-facing red reflector, at least two (2) square inches in reflective
surface area, or a rear-facing red lamp on the rear which shall be
visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight,
level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the
lower beams of vehicle headlights at six hundred (600) feet;
3.
Reflective material and/or lights on any part of the bicyclist's
pedals, crank arms, shoes or lower leg visible from the front and
the rear at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight,
level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the
lawful lower beams of vehicle headlights at two hundred (200) feet;
and
4.
Reflective material and/or lights visible on each side of the bicycle
or bicyclist and visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions
on a straight, level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver
under the lawful lower beams of vehicle headlights at three hundred
(300) feet. The provisions of this Subdivision shall not apply to
motorized bicycles which comply with National Highway Traffic and
Safety Administration regulations relating to reflectors on motorized
bicycles.
[Ord. No. 19 §20(D-1), 6-1-1995]
Every person riding a bicycle or motorized bicycle upon a street
or highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject
to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle as provided
by Chapter 304, RSMo., except as to special regulations in this Chapter,
and except as to those provisions of Chapter 304, RSMo., which by
their nature can have no application.
Every person operating a bicycle or motorized bicycle at less
than the posted speed or slower than the flow of traffic upon a street
or highway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as
safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one (1)
proceeding in the same direction, except when making a left turn,
when avoiding hazardous conditions, when the lane is too narrow to
share with another vehicle, or when on a one-way street. Bicyclists
may ride abreast when not impeding other vehicles.
[Ord. No. 19 §20(E), 6-1-1995]
Any person seventeen (17) years of age or older who violates
any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five
dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If any
person under seventeen (17) years of age violates any provision of
this Chapter, in the presence of a Peace Officer possessing the duty
and power of arrest for violation of the general criminal laws of
the State or for violation of ordinances of counties or municipalities
of the State, said officer may impound the bicycle or motorized bicycle
involved for a period not to exceed five (5) days upon issuance of
a receipt to the child riding it or to its owner.
[Ord. No. 19 §20(F), 6-1-1995]
A.
No
person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highways, streets
or roads in this City unless the person has a valid license to operate
a motor vehicle. No motorized bicycle may be operated on any public
thoroughfare located within this City which has been designated as
part of the Federal interstate highway system.
B.
No
person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highways, streets
or roads in this City unless it is equipped in accordance with the
minimum requirements for construction and equipment of MOPEDS, Regulation
VESC-17, approved July, 1977, as promulgated by the Vehicle Equipment
Safety Commission.
