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, or two (2) parallel wheels and one (1) or two (2) forward or rear wheels, all of which are more than fourteen (14) inches in diameter, 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.
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.
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. and this Title, except as to special regulations
in this Chapter, and except as to those provisions of Chapter 304,
RSMo. and this Title, 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.
A.
A person operating a bicycle at less than the posted speed or slower than the flow of traffic upon a street or highway may operate as described in Section 385.050 of this Chapter or may operate on the shoulder adjacent to the roadway.
B.
A bicycle
operated on a roadway, or the shoulder adjacent to a roadway, shall
be operated in the same direction as vehicles are required to be driven
upon the roadway.
The operator of a bicycle shall signal as required in Section 340.200 of this Title, except that a signal by the hand and arm need not be given continuously if the hand is needed to control or operate the bicycle. An operator of a bicycle intending to turn the bicycle to the right shall signal as indicated in Section 340.200 of this Title, or by extending such operator's right arm in a horizontal position so that the same may be seen in front and in rear of the vehicle.
A.
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 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.
B.
Any
bicycle impounded under this Section may be surrendered to the parent
or guardian of such minor without charge, before the expiration of
the prohibited operation period, after a full explanation to such
parent or guardian of the reason for impounding. A complete record
of each such impounding shall be kept in the office of the Chief of
Police.
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.
C.
Violation
of this Section shall be deemed an ordinance violation.
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.
Any merchant or other person using or employing any bicycle
in messenger, delivery, or other service in connection with a business
shall not use or employ, or permit the use or employment of, any bicycle
which is not equipped or is not in the mechanical condition required
by this Section.
