As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BICYCLE
A device having two tandem wheels of a diameter not less than 16
inches and propelled by human power.
Before issuing a bicycle registration, the applicant shall be required
to demonstrate personally, in such a manner as the Chief of Police shall direct,
that he or she is the proper person and is capable of riding a bicycle; further,
such applicant shall satisfactorily pass an examination to determine his knowledge
of safe-riding rules and practices as the Chief of Police may prescribe.
The Chief of Police or his duly authorized representatives shall inspect
each bicycle presented for registration and shall report to the Chief of Police
any bicycle found to be in an unsafe mechanical condition or lacking the equipment
specified as necessary under the terms of this ordinance and shall refuse
to register such bicycle until and unless it is brought into conformance with
the requirements of this ordinance.
Every bicycle operated upon a street or public place at any time during
the period one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, and at any other
time when there is not sufficient light under normal atmospheric conditions
to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the street or public
places at a distance of 500 feet ahead, shall be equipped with a lighted lamp
on the front thereof, and shall also be equipped with a red reflector or lamp
on the rear exhibiting or reflecting a red light visible, under like conditions,
from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear of such bicycle. Said reflector
or lamp on the rear shall be of a diameter of at least 1 1/2 inches. Every
bicycle shall also be equipped with brakes in good condition and with a bell,
horn or other warning device. All mechanical parts of the bicycle shall be
in working condition.
[Amended 10-25-1988 by Ord.
No. 227]
A. Any person convicted in a summary conviction before an
Alderman or Magistrate of a violation of any provision of this ordinance shall
be subject to the following penalties:
(1) Impounding of the bicycle for not more than seven days
for the first violation; impounding of the bicycle for not more than 14 days
for the second violation; impounding of the bicycle for not more than 30 days
for the third violation.
(2) A fine of not more than $600 or, for minors, revocation
of license plates for not more than six months.
(3) Removal and detention of the license plate from the bicycle
as a penalty for habitual offenders.
B. Each day of violation of the particular code or ordinance
applicable shall be considered a separate offense, for which the fines and
penalties stated herein may be imposed on a daily basis.
C. For collection of fines and penalties, see §
1-16E of Chapter
1, General Provisions.
Any bicycle owned and operated by any resident of any other municipality
shall not be required to be registered hereunder, but shall be subject to
all other provisions of this ordinance.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed insofar as they may conflict with this ordinance.