Laws, Ordinances & Regulations
SECTION:
6-2-1: Bicycle Defined
6-2-2: Compliance With Traffic Regulations
6-2-3: Operation Of Bicycle
6-2-4: Riding On Sidewalks Restricted
6-2-5: Bicycle Equipment
6-2-6: Prohibited Acts Or Conditions
6-2-7: Parental Responsibility
6-2-8: Penalty
6-2-1: BICYCLE DEFINED top
Bicycle is defined as every device propelled by human power, upon which any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, either of which is more than twenty inches (20”) in diameter. (Ord., 1-28-1989)
6-2-2: COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC REGULATIONS top
Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be subject to the provisions of the traffic ordinances of the Village applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this Chapter and except as to those provisions of the traffic ordinances which by their nature can have no application.
Any person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer. Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right or left or U-turn is permitted, no person operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord., 1-28-1989)
6-2-3: OPERATION OF BICYCLES top
Riding On Right-Hand Side Of Roadway: Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right-hand side of the roadway as is practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
Hand Signals: Bicycle operators shall signify their intentions of turning by using the same hand signals specified for operators of motor vehicles by Illinois statute1.
Emerging From Alley Or Driveway: The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on said sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.
Parking Bicycles: No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than against the curb or upon the sidewalk in a supporting rack or against a building, except glass sections, in such manner to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. Parking racks must be used where provided. (Ord., 1-28-1989)
6-2-5: BICYCLE EQUIPMENT top
Lights: No bicycle shall be driven upon any street during the period from sunset to sunrise without displaying at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a white light or light of a yellow or amber tint, visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500’) to the front of the bicycle and with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500’) to the rear.
Brakes: Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on a dry, level, clean payment, and such other safety equipment as is required to meet the standards specified by the Chief of Police. (Ord., 1-28-1989)
6-2-6: PROHIBITED ACTS OR CONDITIONS top
Reckless Or Dangerous Riding: No bicycle shall be ridden at any time, at any place or in any manner so as to be dangerous to any person or property. No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing. Reckless driving and swerving in and out of traffic is prohibited.
Clinging To Moving Vehicles: No person traveling upon a bicycle shall cling to or attach himself or his bicycle to any other moving vehicle or other bicycle upon any roadway, nor shall any such person hook anything on or to anything from his bicycle.
Riding Two Abreast: Persons riding bicycles shall not ride more than two (2) abreast at any time.
Riding On Seat; Passengers Limited:
- A person operating a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle other than as above authorized.
- No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.
Carrying Articles: No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package or article which prevents him from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar.
Siren Or Whistle Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to install or use a siren or whistle upon a bicycle. (Ord., 1-28-1989)
6-2-7: PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY top
The parent or guardian of any minor shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such minor to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord., 1-28-1989)
6-2-8: PENALTY top
Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. The Chief of Police may delegate authority herein to any Department officer. (Ord., 1-28-1989; 1997 Code)