[Ord. of 6-18-1973, § 1; Ord. of 6-18-1998, § 1]
The term "bicycle" shall mean every two- or three-wheeled device upon which a person or persons may ride, propelled by human power through a belt, a chain or gears, with such wheels in a tandem or tricycle, except that it shall not include such a device having solid tires and intended for use only on a sidewalk by preteenage children.
[Ord. of 6-18-1973, § 1; Ord. of 6-18-1998, § 1; Ord. of 2-18-1999, § 1; amended 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. O-23-09]
Any resident of the City of Poughkeepsie may register a bicycle, as defined in § 13-220 of the Code of Ordinances, with the Police Department. Registration is not required, and it shall not be unlawful to use or operate an unregistered bicycle upon the public highways, streets, avenues, parks, and public places in the City of Poughkeepsie.
[Ord. of 6-18-1973, § 1; Ord. of 6-18-1998, § 1; amended 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. O-23-09]
(a) 
Application. Application for registration shall be made to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department on forms provided by the Police Department.
(1) 
Required information. The application shall state the following:
a. 
The name, age and address of the owner, and if the owner is under 16 years of age, the name and address of the parent or guardian.
b. 
The make, type, serial number and color of the bicycle.
c. 
The name and address of the person from whom the bicycle was purchased, or sworn affidavit that the applicant is the owner of the bicycle.
d. 
The date of purchase, or sworn affidavit that applicant is the owner of the bicycle.
e. 
Documentary proof of ownership such as a sales receipt or sworn affidavit that applicant is the owner of the bicycle or has been authorized by the owner to utilize said bicycle, or parent or guardian if the applicant is under 16 years of age, and the serial number imprinted on the bicycle.
(2) 
Regulations.
a. 
Bicycles registered must be in compliance with Subdivisions (b) and (d) § 1236 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, i.e., equipped with a bell or other audible signal device and reflective tires or reflective devices on spokes of each wheel.
b. 
At the time of registration, children under the age of 14 years registering their bicycles must produce a bicycle helmet as required by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(b) 
Registration cards. Upon application, a registration card containing the name and address of the owner, plus the name and address of the parent or guardian if the owner is under 16 years of age, and the make, type, serial number and color of the bicycle shall be issued. The registration cards shall be numbered consecutively, and a copy of the registration card shall be issued to the owner.
(c) 
Identification stickers. There shall also be issued an identification sticker, which shall be of the reflector type and capable of being securely affixed to the bicycle. It shall contain the words "City of Poughkeepsie" and shall contain a conspicuous number which shall correspond to the number stamped on the registration card.
[Ord. of 6-18-1973, § 1; Ord. of 6-18-1998, § 1; amended 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. O-23-09]
The Police Department of the City of Poughkeepsie shall maintain a permanent record of all registrations for each bicycle registered in the City of Poughkeepsie. The registrations shall be maintained according to the registration number in numerical sequence and according to the registrant's name in alphabetical order.
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Editor's Note: Former § 13-225, Tampering with or mutilating registration cards and identification stickers, was repealed 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. O-23-09.