As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
Any vehicle consisting of an arrangement or combination of
two wheels, one following the other, supported by a frame, propelled
by the feet acting upon pedals.
Every bicycle operated or driven upon any of the streets, alleys
or public highways of the village shall be provided with adequate
brakes and a steering mechanism in good order and sufficient to control
such bicycle at all times when the same is in use; a suitable and
adequate horn, bell or other device, which shall produce a sound sufficiently
loud to serve as a danger warning but which shall not be used other
than as such warning or be unnecessarily loud or harsh; and a front
reflector and rear reflector, each of a type approved by the Commissioner
of Motor Vehicles of the state, to be applied and adjusted to the
bicycle in such manner as to be visible for at least 200 feet when
opposed by a motor vehicle displaying lawful dimmed headlights at
night and on an unlighted highway. Every bicycle which is operated
or driven on any of the streets, alleys or public highways of the
village during a period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before
sunrise shall display a lighted lamp on the front, which shall be
visible from a point 500 feet ahead of such bicycles and which shall
provide either a white or yellow light.
The operator or driver of a bicycle shall not carry another
person thereon.
The operator or driver of a bicycle shall not operate the same
on any sidewalk in the village.
The operator or driver of a bicycle shall operate the same only
on the extreme right-hand side of any street, alley or public highway
of the village.
Any person committing an offense against this chapter shall
be punishable as set forth in § 1800 of the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law.