Town of Geddes, NY Chapter 75 Bicycles

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Geddes 4-8-1974 as Ch. 21 of the 1974 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 75-1 Safety equipment required. [1]

Safety equipment required for riding shall be pursuant to Article 34 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 75-2 Carrying passengers and riding on sidewalks prohibited.

The operator of a bicycle shall not carry another person thereon, nor shall such operator or driver operate such bicycle on any sidewalk in the Town of Geddes.

§ 75-3 Riding of bicycles permitted on right-hand side of road only.

The operator or driver of a bicycle shall operate the same only on the extreme right-hand side of any street, alley or public highway of the town.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 75-4, regarding registration of bicycles, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 75-4 Penalties for offenses.

Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable by the suspension and prohibition of the use of such bicycle upon any of the streets, alleys or public highways of the Town of Geddes for a period not to exceed 30 days.