[Code 1980 §5-1; CC 1990 §15-106; Ord. No. 5063, 9-11-1989]
The word "bicycle", as used in this Chapter,
shall mean every device propelled by human power upon which any person
may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, either of which is twenty
(20) inches in diameter or more, and shall also include every device
propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having three
(3) wheels, one (1) of which is twenty (20) inches in diameter or
more.
[Code 1980 §5-3; CC 1990 §15-108]
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 the law of this State declaring rules
of the road applicable to vehicles or by the provisions of this Title
or other traffic ordinances of this City applicable to the driver
of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this Chapter and
except as to those provisions of laws and ordinances which by their
very nature can have no application.
[Code 1980 §5-5; CC 1990 §15-110]
A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than astride
a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. No bicycle shall be
used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which
it is designed and equipped.
[Code 1980 §5-6; CC 1990 §15-111]
Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as
near to the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, exercising
due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the
same direction. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride
more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set
aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Whenever a usable path for
bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall
use such path and shall not use the roadway.
[Code 1980 §5-7; CC 1990 §15-112]
No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is
reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
[Code 1980 §5-8; CC 1990 §15-113]
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or
building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending
across any alleyway, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching
on such sidewalk or sidewalk area and upon entering the roadway shall
yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.
[Code 1980 §5-9; CC 1990 §15-114]
No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach the bicycle or
himself/herself to any vehicle upon a roadway.
[Code 1980 §5-10; CC 1990 §15-115]
No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle
or article which prevents the rider from keeping at least one (1)
hand upon the handlebars.
[Code 1980 §5-11; CC 1990 §15-116]
No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business
district. The Chief of Police is authorized to erect signs on any
sidewalk or roadway prohibiting the riding of bicycles thereon by
any person, and when such signs are in place, no person shall disobey
them; and no person fifteen (15) or more years of age shall ride a
bicycle upon any sidewalk in any district. 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 such pedestrian.
[Code 1980 §5-12; CC 1990 §15-117; Ord. No. 6237, 3-8-1999]
A.Â
Every
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.Â
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.Â
A rear-facing red reflector, at least two (2) square inches in reflective
surface area, 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.Â
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.Â
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 Subsection shall not apply to motorized
bicycles which comply with National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
regulations relating to reflectors on motorized bicycles.
B.Â
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.
[Code 1980 §5-13; CC 1990 §15-118]
The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward under twenty-one
(21) years of age shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such
child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter.
[Code 1980 §5-14; CC 1990 §15-119]
All of the regulations applicable to bicycles, as set forth
in this Chapter, shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any
street, alley, sidewalk or other public place and likewise upon any
public path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to
such exceptions as may be stated in this Chapter.
[CC 1990 §16-368; Ord. No. 6913, 10-27-2003]
A.Â
BICYCLE
BICYCLE HELMET
IN-LINE SKATES - ROLLER SKATES
OPERATOR
OTHER PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
PASSENGER
PUBLIC BICYCLE PATH
SKATEBOARD
For
purposes of this Section, the following words, terms and phrases shall
have the following meanings:
A human-powered vehicle with two (2) wheels in tandem designed
to transport, by the act of pedaling, one (1) or more persons seated
on one (1) or more saddle seats on the frame. Bicycle includes, but
is not limited to, a human-powered vehicle designed to transport by
the act of pedaling which has more than two (2) wheels when the vehicle
is used on a public roadway, public bicycle path or other public road
or right-of-way. This also includes a tricycle.
A piece of headgear which meets or exceeds the impact standard
for protective bicycle helmets set by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety
Commission Federal safety standard, those developed by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Snell Memorial Foundation
or the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).
A pair of devices worn on the feet with a set of wheels attached,
regardless of the number or placement of those wheels, and used to
glide or propel the user over the ground.
A person under the age of seventeen (17) who travels on a
bicycle or tricycle seated on a saddle seat from which that person
is intended to and can pedal the bicycle. This includes wearers of
roller blades or roller skates, users of skateboards and scooters.
Any right-of-way other than a public roadway, public bicycle
path or sidewalk that is under the jurisdiction and control of the
State or the City of Florissant.
Any person under the age of seventeen (17) who travels in
a motor vehicle in any manner except as a driver; and any person who
travels on a bicycle in any manner except as the operator.
A right-of-way under the jurisdiction and control of the
State or the City of Florissant for use primarily by bicyclists and
pedestrians.
A set of wheels attached to a platform or flat surface, regardless
of the number or placement of those wheels, and used to glide or propel
the user over the ground.
B.Â
Bicycle Helmet Required.
1.Â
Every person under the age of seventeen (17) operating or being a
passenger on a bicycle or using in-line skates, roller skates, a skateboard
or a scooter on a public roadway, public bicycle path, in any park
or public right-of-way, shall wear a bicycle helmet of good fit, fastened
securely upon the head with the straps of the helmet.
2.Â
No person under the age of seventeen (17) operating a bicycle on
a public roadway, public path, in any park or public right-of-way
shall allow anyone to ride as a passenger unless the passenger is
wearing a bicycle helmet as defined in this Chapter; or else is in
an enclosed trailer or other device which meets or exceeds current
nationally recognized standards of design and manufacture for the
protection of the passenger's head from impacts in an accident without
the need for a helmet.
3.Â
No person under the age of seventeen (17) operating a bicycle on
a public roadway, public bicycle path, in any park or public right-of-way
shall allow anyone who is either four (4) years old or younger, weighing
forty (40) pounds or less, to ride as a passenger on the bicycle,
other than in a seat, which shall adequately retain the passenger
in place and protect the passenger from the bicycle's moving parts
in accordance with standards set up by the U.S. Consumer Products
Safety Commission Federal safety standard, those developed by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Snell Memorial Foundation
or the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Any person seventeen (17) years of age or older who violates
any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an ordinance violation
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 Police Officer, 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.
