CHAPTER 73
BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND SKATEBOARDS
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73.01 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles 73.02 Registration required 73.03 Registration application 73.04 Issuance of registration plate 73.05 Display of registration plate 73.06 Transfer of ownership 73.07 Inspection 73.08 Removal, destruction of serial number or plate 73.09 Riding on bicycles 73.10 Clinging to vehicles 73.11 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths 73.12 Carrying articles 73.13 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles 73.14 Lamps on motorized pedalcycles |
73.15 Riding on motorized pedalcycles 73.16 Parking of bicycles 73.17 Responsibility of parents 73.18 Impoundment of bicycles 73.20 Riding on motorcycles 73.21 Special equipment for persons riding motorcycles 73.22 Required equipment on motorcycles 73.23 Operating motorcycle on one wheel Cross-reference Lamps required on bicycles, see § 75.05 73.30 Skateboarding prohibited in certain areas
73.99 Penalty |
§ 73.01 TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY TO PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES.
Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway shall be granted all of the rights, and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this traffic code, except as to special regulations in this traffic code, and except as to those provisions of this traffic code which by their nature can have no application. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1502) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.02 REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use a bicycle in the city which has not been registered and equipped with a registration plate as provided in this subchapter. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.03 REGISTRATION APPLICATION.
Application for a license to own and operate a bicycle shall be made to the Chief of Police upon a form to be provided by the Chief of Police. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of one dollar ($1.00) to be paid at the time of registration. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74)
§ 73.04 ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION PLATE.
The Chief of Police shall have authority to issue, upon written application and payment of the fee as above provided, a bicycle registration plate which will be effective as long as the bicycle remains under the ownership of the applicant. The Chief of Police shall keep a file of all registration plates issued and shall keep records of all fees collected for the issuance of such registrations. All registration fees collected by the Chief of Police shall be turned over to the City Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund of the city. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74)
§ 73.05 DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION PLATE.
The registration plate issued as provided in this subchapter shall be at all times firmly attached to the bicycle for which it was issued at a place readily visible and designated by the Chief of Police or his authorized representative. It shall be a violation of this subchapter for any person to operate any bicycle upon any street of the city, unless such bicycle is equipped with and displays thereon the proper registration plate. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.06 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.
Upon the sale or transfer of a bicycle, the owner shall remove the registration plate and report the transfer or sale to the Chief of Police, together with the name and address of the person to whom the bicycle was sold or transferred. It shall be the duty of the purchaser or transferee of such bicycle to purchase a registration plate or apply for a transfer of the registration thereof within seven (7) days of the sale or transfer, as the case may be.
Such registration plate may be transferred when the ownership of the bicycle changes by the Chief of Police with no charge to the owner of the bicycle.
(Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.07 INSPECTION.
The Chief of Police or his authorized representative shall inspect each bicycle for mechanical fitness at the time of registration, and shall have the authority to refuse to grant or to revoke the registration plate of any bicycle in an unsafe mechanical condition. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74)
§ 73.08 REMOVAL, DESTRUCTION OF SERIAL NUMBER OR PLATE.
No person shall willfully remove, destroy, mutilate or alter the manufacturer's serial number on any bicycle frame, nor shall any person remove, destroy, mutilate or alter any registration plate. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.09 RIDING ON BICYCLES.
A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped, except that an adult rider may carry a child securely attached to his person in a back pack or sling.
(Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1503) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.10 CLINGING TO VEHICLES.
No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1504) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.11 RIDING ON ROADWAYS AND BICYCLE PATHS.
Any person operating a bicycle or motorized pedalcycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under the following situations:
When overtaking and passing another bicycle, motorized pedalcycle, or vehicle proceeding in the same direction; or
When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or
When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, motorized pedalcycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. For purposes of this subsection, a substandard width lane means a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle or motorized pedalcycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane.
Any person operating a bicycle or motorized pedalcycle upon a one-way highway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway as practicable. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1505)
Persons riding bicycles or motorized pedalcycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for their exclusive use. Persons riding two abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane subject to the provisions of divisions (A) and (B) above.
(Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1505.1) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.12 CARRYING ARTICLES.
No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the use of both hands in the control and operation of the bicycle. A person operating a bicycle shall keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1506) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.13 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ON BICYCLES.
Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front, and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the department which shall be visible from all distances from one hundred (100) feet to six hundred (600) feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.
A bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren.
Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will adequately control movement of and stop and hold the bicycle.
No person shall sell a new bicycle or pedal for use on a bicycle that is not equipped with a reflex reflector conforming to specifications prescribed by the Department of Transportation, on each pedal, visible from the front and rear of the bicycle during darkness from a distance of two hundred (200) feet.
No person shall sell or offer for sale a new bicycle that is not equipped with side reflectors. The reflectors shall be visible from each side of the bicycle from a distance of five hundred (500) feet, and shall be essentially colorless or red to the rear of the center of the bicycle and essentially colorless or amber to the front of the center of the bicycle. The requirements of this division may be met by reflective materials which shall be at least three-sixteenth (3/16) inch wide on each side of each tire or rim to indicate as clearly as possible the continuous circular shape and size of the tires or rims of the bicycle, and which reflective materials may be of the same color on both the front and rear tire or rim. The reflectors shall conform to specifications prescribed by the State Department of Transportation.
No person shall sell or offer for sale a new bicycle that is not equipped with an essentially colorless front-facing reflector.
(Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1507) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.14 LAMPS ON MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES.
Every motorized pedalcycle, when in use at nighttime, shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front, and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the State Department of Transportation which shall be visible from all distances from one hundred (100) feet to six hundred (600) feet to the rear when in front of lawful, low-powered beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1507.1) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.15 RIDING ON MOTORIZED PEDALCYCLES.
The operator of a motorized pedalcycle shall ride only astride the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and shall not permit two persons to ride thereon at the same time, unless the motorized pedalcycle is designed to carry two (2) persons. Any motorized pedalcycle designed for two (2) persons must be equipped with a passenger seat and footrests for use of a passenger.
Neither the operator nor any passenger on a motorized pedalcycle shall be required to wear any special goggles, shield, helmet, or glasses.
The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to the operation of motorized pedalcycles, except for those provisions which by their nature can have no application to motorized pedalcycles.
(Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1403.1) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.16 PARKING OF BICYCLES.
No bicycle shall be operated or parked on any street, sidewalk or other public place in such a manner as to unreasonably block or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to designate certain areas in any congested district where bicycles may be parked. When such areas have been so designated, it shall be unlawful to park bicycles in such congested district except in such areas. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.17 RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS.
It shall be unlawful for the parent or guardian of any child to authorize or knowingly permit any such child to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter. (Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.18 IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES.
In addition to or in lieu of the penalties provided by this code, any person who commits a violation of this subchapter may be punished by the impounding of a bicycle used in committing any such violation for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days. Such impounding shall be at the discretion of the Chief of Police.(Ord. 1121, passed 1-21-74)
§ 73.20 RIDING ON MOTORCYCLES.
A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, 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 (1) person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two (2) persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.
A person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one (1) leg on each side of the motorcycle.
No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars higher than the height of the shoulders of the operator when the operator is seated in the normal driving position astride that portion of the seat or saddle occupied by the operator.
(Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1403) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.21 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR PERSONS RIDING MOTORCYCLES.
The operator and every passenger of a motorcycle shall be protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent shield.
For the purposes of this section, glasses, goggles, and transparent shields are defined as follows:
GLASSES means ordinary eye pieces such as spectacles or sunglasses worn before the eye, made of shatter-resistant material. Shatter-resistant material, as used in this section, means material so manufactured, fabricated, or created that it substantially prevents shattering or flying when struck or broken.
GOGGLES a device worn before the eyes, the predominant function of which is protecting the eyes without obstructing peripheral vision. Goggles shall provide protection from the front and sides, and may or may not form a complete seal with the face.
TRANSPARENT SHIELD a windshield attached to the front of a motorcycle that extends above the eyes when an operator is seated in the normal, upright riding position, made of shatter-resistant material, or a shatter-resistant protective face shield that covers the wearer's eyes and face at least to a point approximately to the tip of the nose.
Contact lenses are not acceptable eye protection devices.
(Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1404) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.22 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES.
Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1405) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.23 OPERATING MOTORCYCLE ON ONE WHEEL.
Any person who operates a motorcycle on one (1) wheel is guilty of reckless driving as defined in § 76.06. (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 95½, § 11-1403.2) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.30 SKATEBOARDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS.
No person shall operate or ride on a skateboard:
On any roadway in the city, except when crossing a crosswalk.
On any sidewalk, parking lot, or public area within the area known as Washington Square, and bounded by High Street on the east, Burton Street on the south, Market Street on the west, and Zinser Place on the north.
On any public or private property where signs have been posted at the entrance or displayed prominently on the property prohibiting the use of skateboards.
Any place in the city in such a manner as to be dangerous to persons or property.
(Ord. 1636, passed 8-6-90) Penalty, see § 73.99
§ 73.99 PENALTY.
Any person, including a minor child, violating any provision of § 73.30 shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), for each offense. Any person accused for the first time of a violation of § 73.30 may settle and compromise the claim against him for such impermissible skateboarding by paying in person, or by mail, to the city the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) within seven (7) days, and the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) after seven (7) days, of the time the offense was committed. Such payment may be made at the Police Station or at the office of the City Clerk; a receipt shall be issued for all money so received, and the money shall be promptly turned over to the Treasurer. Members of the Police Department are authorized to refrain from instituting prosecution for the alleged defenses involved where the person accused of the violation referred to in § 73.30 has settled and compromised a claim against him in accordance with this section. (Ord. 1636, passed 8-6-90)