Village of Island Park, NY Chapter 175 Bicycles and Motorcycles

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Island Park by Ord. No. 33. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 583.

§ 175-1 Riding on sidewalks prohibited.

No person or persons shall propel or ride any bicycle or other such vehicle of propulsion over, along or upon any sidewalk in the Village of Island Park.

§ 175-2 Equipment requirements. [1]

Any person or persons using a bicycle or other such vehicle of propulsion on the public streets, avenues or highways of the Village shall comply with the requirements of Vehicles and Traffic Law Title VII, Article 34, Operation of Bicycles and Play Devices.

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

§ 175-3 Speed and operation restrictions.

No person or persons shall propel any bicycle at a rate of speed greater than 15 miles per hour, nor shall any greater number than two persons abreast parade or ride in said Village on any bicycle, motorcycle or other such vehicle of propulsion.

§ 175-4 Passenger restrictions. [1]

No person or persons riding a bicycle or motorcycle, or other such vehicle of propulsion, shall carry or transfer thereon any child so as to be in violation of New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1238.

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

§ 175-5 Penalties for offenses. [1]

Any person committing an offense against this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days for each offense, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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