[Adopted as Part V, Title 7, of the 1965
Codified Ordinances]
[Adopted 3-24-1982 by Ord. No. 2654]
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 3373]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A vehicle propelled solely by human-powered pedals pursuant
to Section 102 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
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Editor's Note: Former § 560-82, Registration; plate
and card, as amended, was repealed 6-22-2011 by Ord. No. 5320.
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 3373]
See Section 3507 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle
Code for regulations governing pedalcycle equipment.
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 3373]
A.
A pedalcycle shall be operated only on the roadway
as near to the right-hand side as possible. Pedalcycles whose wheel
diameter is 16 inches or over shall not be operated on the sidewalks.
(See Section 3505 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.)
B.
The operator of a pedalcycle shall obey all official
traffic signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles,
unless otherwise directed by a police officer. [See Section 3501(a)
of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.]
C.
The operator of a pedalcycle emerging from a driveway
or building shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians on the
sidewalk and to all vehicles on the roadway. [See Sections 3501(a),
3344 and 3547 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.]
D.
The operator of a pedalcycle shall not carry any other
person upon the handlebar, frame or any part of the pedalcycle. This
provision shall not be construed to prohibit the use of pedalcycles
built to be operated by two or more persons. [See Section 3504(a)
and (b) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.]
E.
The operator of a pedalcycle shall not indulge in
any abnormal or trick riding, and shall keep at least one hand on
the handlebar at all times while in use. [See Sections 3501(a), 3506
and 3714 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.]
F.
Operators of pedalcycles shall not ride in any manner
other than single file except on paths or parts of the roadway set
aside for the exclusive use of pedalcycles. [See Section 3505(c) and
(d) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.]
G.
Operators of pedalcycles shall not hitch onto vehicles
or buses upon a roadway.
H.
The operator of a pedalcycle shall park the pedalcycle
upon the roadway at the curb, upon the sidewalk in a rack to support
the pedalcycle or against a building, except windows or glass doors
thereof, in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrians
or vehicular traffic. [See Section 3509(a) and (b) of the Pennsylvania
Vehicle Code.]
See Section 3503 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Code for regulations governing the responsibilities of parents or
guardians.
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 3373]
Any person convicted in a summary conviction
before a Magisterial District Judge of a violation of any provision
of this article shall be subject to the following penalties:
A.
Impounding of the pedalcycle for not more than seven
days for the first violation; impounding of the pedalcycle for not
more than 14 days for the second violation; and impounding of the
pedalcycle for not more than 30 days for the third violation.
B.
A fine of not more than $10.
[Amended 6-22-2011 by Ord. No. 5320[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the repeal
of former Subsections C, concerning removal and detention of the license
plate, and D, concerning pedalcycles owned by nonresidents, which
immediately followed this subsection.
[Adopted 11-26-1965 by Ord. No. 1889]
The following words and phrases, when used in
this article, shall have the following meanings pursuant to Section
102 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code:
Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of riders
and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with
the ground, bicycles with motor attached, and scooters with motor
attached.
Every way or place of whatever nature open to the use of
the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular travel.
"Street" or "highway" do not include a roadway or driveway upon grounds
owned by private persons, colleges, universities or other institutions.
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 3373]
[Amended 6-28-1995 by Ord. No. 3373]
A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only
upon the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle, and
the operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other
person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry
more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the
permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons or upon another
seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the
operator. In no event shall a passenger sit in front of the operator
of the motorcycle.
A.
No person shall operate a motorcycle unless it is
equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation.
B.
No person shall operate a motorcycle that has a muffler
cutout or a bypass in a muffler.
C.
No person shall operate a motorcycle equipped with
a muffler from which the muffler plates, screens or other original
internal parts have been removed or a vehicle that has been equipped
with an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will
amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor.
[Amended 2-11-2009 by Ord. No. 5190]
The annual fee for a license for the letting and rental of motorcycles, plus the annual fee for each motorcycle for hire to the public, are included in Chapter 285, Fees. Additional motorcycles may be licensed during the year on a pro rata basis, provided that no such license shall be for less than 50% of the annual charge. Each application shall contain the type of motorcycle, horsepower thereof, factory and state license numbers and seating capacity.
No person shall let, rent or furnish any motorcycle
to any person under the age of 18 years unless such person shall furnish
and leave with the licensee a statement in writing showing the consent
of the parent or guardian to the leasing or letting of the motorcycle
to such person. All records required by this section shall be kept
for a period of not less than one year and shall at all times be open
to inspection by the Bureau of Police.
No licensee shall let or furnish any motorcycle
to any person not having his motorcycle driver's license issued in
accordance with the provisions of the laws of Pennsylvania. No person,
whether he is the owner or lessee of a motorcycle, shall permit any
person who is not licensed by Pennsylvania to drive or operate such
motorcycle. Before letting, leasing or furnishing any motorcycle to
any person, the licensee shall make a permanent and legible record
containing the name, address and age of the person to whom the motorcycle
is leased, rented or let and shall record thereon the number and date
of issue and expiration of the driver's license, together with the
description of the person as shown by the driver's license, and identify
the motorcycle leased or rented to the person by the motorcycle license
number issued by Pennsylvania, together with the date or dates of
such licensing.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this article shall be fined not more than $300 and, in default of
payment thereof, imprisoned not more than 90 days.
