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, 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.
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 Subsection 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 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 375.050 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 335.190 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 335.190 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.
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 infraction.
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.
[Ord. No. 978, 3-23-2022]
A.
Definitions.
1.
UTILITY VEHICLE
GOLF CART
Any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for
off-highway use, which is sixty-three (63) inches or less in width,
with an unladen dry weight of one thousand eight hundred fifty (1,850)
pounds or less, traveling on four (4) or six (6) wheels. This definition
does not include all-terrain vehicles also known as quad bikes.
A motor vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine or electric
motor with no less than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground,
designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting
or recreational purposes, and that is not designed or manufactured
to be capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour.
2.
For purposes of this Section, utility vehicles and golf carts may
be collectively referred to as "vehicle" or ''vehicles."
B.
Requirements
for operating a utility vehicle or golf cart within the City:
1.
Any individual operating a utility vehicle or golf cart shall have
a valid operator's or chauffeur's license;
2.
The vehicle shall be properly insured and such proof of insurance
shall be kept with the vehicle at all times. Such insurance shall
specifically list the vehicle as referenced by the serial number and
year of model;
3.
Any individual operating or riding in the vehicle shall wear a properly
fastened seat belt, if so equipped from the manufacturer;
4.
The vehicle shall be operated at a speed of less than twenty (20)
miles per hour (Section 304.034, RSMo.); and shall obey speed zones
that may be less than twenty (20) miles per hour.
5.
The vehicle shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less
than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the
vehicle; the flag shall be day-glow colored and shall be triangular
shaped, with an area not less than thirty (30) square inches;
6.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Section, vehicles operated
on City streets must comply with safety standards as outlined in 49
C.F.R §
571.500.
7.
Any individual operating a vehicle must observe all State of Missouri
and City traffic laws and rules of the road.
C.
No
individual operating a utility vehicle or golf cart shall:
1.
Operate the vehicle in any careless or imprudent manner so as to
endanger any person or property of any person;
2.
Operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled
substance;
3.
Operate a vehicle between the hours of official sunset and sunrise
unless the vehicle is properly equipped with headlights, taillights,
brake lights and turn signals;
4.
Operate the vehicle on any Federal, State or County highways, except
to cross.
5.
Cross any Federal or State highway at an intersection where the highway
being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five (45)
miles per hour.
