As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and having
wheels, any two of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter.
BICYCLES' LANE
That portion of a roadway set aside for exclusive use of bicycles
and so designated by appropriate signs and markings by the responsible governing
body.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk, or portion thereof, designated for the use
of bicycles by the responsible governing body.
BIKE ROUTE
Any bicycle lane, bicycle way or highway which has been duly designated
by the responsible governing body and identified by appropriate signs and
markings.
CARRIER
Any device attached to a bicycle designed for carrying articles.
PLAY VEHICLES
Any coaster, skateboard, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle
or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner
in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances
of direction, speed and proximity as to give rise to danger of collision unless
one grants precedence to the other.
No person shall operate a bicycle upon a highway unless equipped as
required in § 347.489, Wis. Stats.
The provisions of Chs. 346 and 347, Wis. Stats., and applicable City
ordinances shall govern the operation of bicycles where appropriate. The statutory
provisions describing and defining regulations with respect to bicycles and
play vehicles in the following enumerated sections of the Wisconsin Statutes,
exclusive of any provisions therein relating to the penalties to be imposed
or the punishment for violations of said statutes, are adopted and by reference
made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein. Any act required
to be performed or prohibited by any statute incorporated in this chapter
by reference is required or prohibited by this chapter. Each section of the
Wisconsin Statutes adopted by this chapter shall bear the same chapter and
section number in this chapter as it has in the Wisconsin Statutes, said adopted
sections being set forth in Chs. 346 and 347, Wis. Stats.