City of Eldon, MO
Miller County
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Chapter 385: Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles

Section 385.010 Bicycle and Motorized Bicycle — Defined.

As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean:
BICYCLE
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices.
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
Any two- or three-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.

Section 385.020 Brakes Required.

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.

Section 385.030 Lights and Reflectors — When Required — Standards To Be Met.

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 Subsection shall not apply to motorized bicycles which comply with National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration regulations relating to reflectors on motorized bicycles.

Section 385.040 Rights and Duties of Bicycle Riders.

[CC 1988 §30.820; Ord. No. 1370, 9-12-1989]
Every person riding a 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 this Chapter and the exception of those provisions of this Chapter which by their nature can have no application.

Section 385.050 Riding To Right — Restrictive Use and Parking.

[CC 1988 §30.830; Ord. No. 1370, 9-12-1989]
A. 
Every person operating a bicycle upon a street or highway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
B. 
Any person operating a bicycle upon a public sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times.
C. 
Bicycles shall not be parked upon any public sidewalk at any time. Bicycles shall not be parked on public streets in such a manner as to interfere with the normal operation of motor vehicles.

Section 385.060 Penalty For Violation — Impoundment of Bicycle.

[Ord. No. 1370, 9-12-1989; Ord. No. 1887 §1, 1-28-2003]
Any person seventeen (17) years of age or older who violates any provision of Sections 385.020 — 385.050 shall be punished as hereinafter provided by this Chapter. If any person under seventeen (17) years of age violates any provisions of said Sections in the presence of a Peace Officer possessing the duty and power of arrest for violation of the ordinances of the City, said officer may impound the 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.

Section 385.070 Motorized Bicycles — License Required.

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.
B. 
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.

Section 385.080 Equipment Required.

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 Safety Commission.