The following words, terms and phrases, when
used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
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.
BICYCLE LANE
That portion of a roadway set aside for exclusive use of
bicycles and so designated by appropriate signs and markings by the
Town.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk, or portion thereof, designated for
the use of bicycles by the Town.
BIKE ROUTE
Any bicycle lane, bicycle way or highway which has been duly
designated by the Town and identified by appropriate signs and markings.
CARRIER
Any device attached to a bicycle designed for carrying articles.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The privilege of the immediate use of the roadway.
Regulations and restrictions contained in this
article are applicable to persons operating bicycles upon any highway,
bicycle way, or bicycle path, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive
use of bicycles, except as expressly stated in this article.
Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this article may be required to surrender his identification tag, in addition to any forfeiture imposed under §
495-5, to the Circuit Court for a period not to exceed 90 days.
[Amended 11-10-2016 by Res. No. 2016-05]
All abandoned or unidentified bicycles shall
be delivered to the Town Administrator for storage, and all such bicycles
remaining in the hands of the Administrator at the end of any year
shall be sold at auction.
No person operating a bicycle upon any highway,
bicycle path, or bicycle way within the Town shall fail to observe
all applicable traffic regulations of the municipality and § 346.77
et seq., Wis. Stats., or to comply with the following regulations:
A. Carrying extra passengers. Bicycle operators shall
not use a bicycle, except a tandem, to carry another person, provided
a bicycle operator may carry another person on a bicycle if it is
equipped with a child's seat securely attached to and properly designed
for use on a bicycle.
[Amended 8-17-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
B. Stunt or trick riding. No person operating or pedaling
a bicycle shall participate in any trick or stunt riding or racing
on any highway within the Town unless such race or contest is held
pursuant to permission granted by the authority having jurisdiction
over the highway.
C. Towing with bicycle. No person riding or operating
a bicycle shall tow, drag or cause to be drawn behind the bicycle
any person on roller skates, coaster sled, or any other type of conveyance
not designed to be towed by a bicycle.
D. Obedience to traffic control devices. Any person operating
a bicycle shall obey the instruction of official traffic control devices
applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement
officer.
E. Stopping, turning and signaling. Stopping, turning
and signaling shall be performed as follows:
(1) Signal required. No bicycle operator shall suddenly
stop, slow down, or turn without giving an arm signal required by
state law for the operation of motor vehicles.
(2) Prohibited turns. Whenever a uniform traffic control
device is erected indicating that no right or left turn or U-turn
is permitted, no person operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction
of such device, except after dismounting from the bicycle to make
such turn; in which event the person shall then obey the regulations,
ordinances and laws applicable to pedestrians.
(3) Right turns. Every person operating a bicycle intending
to turn to the right at an intersection, alley or driveway shall approach
the turning point in the line of traffic nearest the right-hand curb
of the street.
(4) Left turns. Every person operating a bicycle intending
to turn left at an intersection or to enter an alley or driveway shall
approach the point of turning in the line of traffic nearest to the
center of the roadway and shall pass to the left of the center of
the intersection before turning, unless otherwise directed by official
traffic control devices. At intersections where traffic is moving
in the opposite direction, if it is not safe for the operator to make
a left turn, he/she shall stay in the right-hand lane and drive to
the opposite corner, dismount and walk the bicycle to the left-hand
corner and proceed. A bicycle operator may also make a left turn by
driving to the opposite corner and then turning left and driving in
a normal driving position.
(5) Use of crosswalks. Crosswalks shall be used when walking
a bicycle through an intersection.
F. Speed. No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed
greater than is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions or
in excess of any posted speed limit.
No person shall park any bicycle against windows
or in the main traveled portion of any sidewalk or highway, nor in
such manner as to constitute a hazard to pedestrians, traffic or property.
If there is no bicycle rack or other facility intended to be used
for the parking of bicycles in the vicinity, the operator may park
a bicycle on the sidewalk in an upright position parallel to and within
24 inches of the curb.
[Amended 8-17-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
No person shall rent or offer to rent any bicycle
within the Town which is not equipped as required by the laws of the
state and this article.
Any offender under the age of 14 years may be dealt with in accordance with §
495-4.
The parent of any child and the guardian of
any ward shall not authorize or permit any child or ward to violate
any of the provisions of this article.
[Amended 11-10-2016 by Res. No. 2016-05]
The Town Administrator may establish a bicycle
safety bureau in the Town for the purpose of promoting and teaching
traffic safety to violators of this article and any other individuals
who desire to attend. The scheduling of the bureau and the rules,
regulations and curriculum may be established by the Town Administrator,
subject to approval of the Town Board.
No person shall operate a motor-driven or power-driven
vehicle not licensed by the state, including, but not limited to,
those vehicles commonly known as minibikes:
A. On the property of another without his consent.
B. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. within
500 feet of a dwelling.
C. On the shoulders or in the drainage ditches of a public
street or highway.
D. In excess of 25 miles per hour.
E. With more than one passenger.
F. Without protective headgear.
G. Within the established right-of-way of a public street
or highway.
H. Who is under 12 years of age.
I. So as to race the engine or otherwise cause unnecessary
or unusual noise which annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the
comfort, health, peace or safety of others.
J. On any property which is owned by the Town or under
its control without the permission of the Town Board or its designee.