[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Belvidere 7-6-1982 by Ord. No. 82-28 (Ch. 72 of the 1987 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in the Town of Belvidere.
No person shall operate a bicycle within the limits of the Town of Belvidere without first obtaining a license therefor, to be issued by the Police Department upon application by the owner or some person on behalf of the owner.
The person applying for the license shall pay a fee of $0.50.
Said license shall be valid for a period of two years.
[Amended 8-3-1987 by Ord. No. 87-11]
The said license is valid only for the bicycle for which application was made and is not transferable to any other bicycle.
All bicycles shall be equipped with rear and front reflector and a bell or horn which is in good working condition.
Each owner shall maintain and be responsible for the good and safe working condition of his bicycle.
Any bicycle which shall be used and operated between the period of 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise shall be equipped with a light in addition to the requirements of §§ 177-6 and 177-7.
Any person violating this chapter shall pay a fine of not more than $10 for the first offense and not more than $25 for each subsequent offense.