[Adopted 2-21-1974 by Ord. No. 6-1974]
[Amended 11-5-1981 by Ord. No. 68-1981; 4-26-1989 by Ord. No.
21-1989; 11-1-1989 by Ord. No. 52-1989]
A.
Bicycles propelled by the individual, including tandems or tricycles,
but having no motor power, shall not be permitted on the Boardwalk
of Atlantic City from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. daily, except that from
May 15 through September 15, such bicycles shall only be permitted
from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon daily. Twenty-four-hour riding is permitted
from Connecticut Avenue to Gardner's Basin. On the stretch of Boardwalk
from Jackson Avenue to Albany Avenue, bicycle riding shall be permitted
from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturdays and Sundays from July 1
through Labor Day, then allowed for twenty-four-hour unrestricted
use outside those specific dates.[1]
[Amended 3-22-2006 by Ord. No. 18-2006; 11-12-2008 by Ord. No.
90-2008; 10-21-2015 by Ord. No. 73-2015; 7-13-2016 by Ord. No. 35-2016]
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 56-2009, adopted 10-7-2009, provided
for a fine for violation of this subsection of $54.
B.
For special events, the Mayor is authorized to issue special events
permits allowing the use of bicycles upon the Boardwalk, in connection
with such special event, at hours or times otherwise prohibited under
this section, provided that permission from the City to conduct such
special event has first been obtained.
C.
[2]No "Segway" or other electric personal assistive mobility device, defined as an electric powered, self-balancing, two-wheeled vehicle designed to transport one person, may be operated on the Boardwalk or on any sidewalk fronting Pacific, Atlantic, Madison, Baltic, Fairmount Avenues or Grammercy Place at any time. The operation of Segways or other electric personal assistive mobility devices shall be permitted on other sidewalks and City rights-of-way subject to the safety and equipment requirements applicable to the bicycle provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as to those provisions thereof which by their nature can have no application. This section shall not be construed to apply to motorized wheelchairs, motorized bicycles, or motorcycles.
[Added 7-25-2007 by Ord. No. 52-2007]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, regarding bicycle lanes,
was repealed 9-7-2005 by Ord. No. 67-2005.
D.
Any person violating any provision of this article shall, upon conviction
in the Municipal Court, be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000
or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both.
[Amended 11-25-2008 by Ord. No. 104-2008]
E.
Use of sidewalks and other reserved areas.
(1)
No person shall ride a two-wheeled bicycle or similar vehicle on
any sidewalk fronting Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Madison, Baltic,
Fairmount Avenues or Grammercy Place at any time. On all other sidewalks
within the City, bicycle riding is permitted except where signage
is posted indicating otherwise. Signs restricting or prohibiting riding
on those sidewalks shall be installed in locations as directed by
the Chief of Police or other appropriate City official.
[Amended 7-25-2007 by Ord. No. 52-2007]
(2)
No motorized vehicle of any kind shall be ridden on any sidewalk
unless otherwise permitted by law. If permitted, such person shall
be subject to the following additional provisions: Such person shall
yield the right of way to all pedestrians and exempt vehicles. Any
person in violation of these provisions shall be subject to the fines
as set forth in this section.
F.
Bicycles operated by casino security patrol employees shall be permitted
on that section or area of the Atlantic City Boardwalk immediately
surrounding the casino property that the employee is employed to patrol
and only during the hours that the employee is on duty.
[Added 5-9-2001 by Ord. No. 12-2001]
G.
Operation of bicycles or vehicles in the City of Atlantic City.
[Added 4-6-2005 by Ord. No. 28-2005]
(1)
Bicycles and users of any manually powered devices utilizing the
streets and other public roadways are subject to the rules and regulations
promulgated by the State of New Jersey and generally found in N.J.S.A.
39:4-10 et seq.
(2)
Every bicycle when used at night time shall be equipped with a lamp
on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance
of at least 500 feet to the front and with a lamp on the rear which
shall emit a red light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet
to the rear.
(3)
The bicycle or other manually powered device shall be used to carry
more persons at once than the number of which it is designed.
(4)
No person riding any bicycle or any other manually powered device
shall attach the same or attach himself or herself to any vehicle,
and no operator of any vehicle shall knowingly allow any person riding
upon any bicycle or manually powered device to attach the same to,
or himself/herself to, the vehicle.
(5)
Every bicycle or manually powered device shall be equipped with a
brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid
on dry, level, clean pavement.
(6)
Every person riding or operating a bicycle or other manually powered
device shall obey all traffic signals, signs and devices in the same
manner and to the same extent as would be required if said person
is operating a motor vehicle.
(7)
Every person riding or operating a bicycle or other manually powered
device shall be required immediately, before crossing the street or
public roadway or any bike path or sidewalk intersection, to come
to a complete stop for the purpose of making an observation in order
to ensure that said street or sidewalk is clear of pedestrians or
vehicles.
(8)
On any sidewalk where riding is permitted, bicycles shall not ride
any more than two abreast.
[Amended 7-25-2007 by Ord. No. 52-2007]
(9)
Any person riding a bicycle on any prohibited sidewalk in the Central
Business District at any time between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m. shall be subject to the maximum fine.
[Amended 7-25-2007 by Ord. No. 52-2007]
H.
Parking.
[Added 4-6-2005 by Ord. No. 28-2005]
(1)
All bicycles when parked on sidewalks shall be parked only in the
manner as not to obstruct pedestrian traffic or access to adjacent
buildings.
(2)
No bicycle shall be parked in any street.
(3)
No bicycle shall be parked in such a manner as to obstruct the pedestrian
walkway or in a manner that interferes with the entrance and/or exits
of a business.
I.
Speed. No person shall operate a bicycle at speeds faster than reasonable
or proper, which in no case shall be in excess of the legal speed
limits, unless participating in officially sponsored or sanctioned
rally or road race.
[Added 4-6-2005 by Ord. No. 28-2005]
J.
Reckless or careless riding. No persons shall ride a bicycle in a
reckless or careless manner which endangers or is likely to endanger
the safety or welfare of other persons or property.
[Added 4-6-2005 by Ord. No. 28-2005]
K.
Exemption. This section shall not apply to bicycles or ATVs operated
by police officers or to bicycles operated by employees of other City
departments or of the Special Improvement District on duty and using
a bicycle or ATV, as applicable, as part of their official police
or City work, or Boardwalk related work of the Special Improvement
District.
[Added 4-6-2005 by Ord. No. 28-2005; amended 9-7-2005 by Ord. No.
67-2005]
L.
Violations and penalties relating to minors.
[Added 4-6-2005 by Ord. No. 28-2005; amended 7-25-2007 by Ord. No.
52-2007]
(1)
Any person under the age of 16 found in violation of any provisions
of this article is subject to the following penalties:
(a)
First offense: written notification sent to a parent advising
of the violation and warning that subsequent violations, of any provisions,
may result in impoundment of the bicycle or other vehicle.
(b)
Second and subsequent offense: a penalty as provided under § 92-24D and the impoundment of a bicycle by the Police Department until such time as any summons issued is adjudicated and any fine, if any, paid and a person brings a parent or guardian to the police station to pick up the bicycle or other vehicle.
(2)
For the purposes of this section the number of offenses can be the
repeated violation of the one specific provision or any combination
of the provisions.
