As used in this chapter:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and
having wheels, any two of which are not less than 20 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
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.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk, or portion thereof, designated for
the use of bicycles by the responsible governing body.
CARRIER
Any device attached to a bicycle designed for carrying articles.
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.
PLAY VEHICLES
Any coaster, skateboard, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle
or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride.
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 Village ordinances shall govern the operation of bicycles where appropriate. Every person driving a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the state declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles or by the traffic ordinances of the Village applicable to the driver of the vehicle, except as to those provisions of laws and ordinances which by their nature can have no application.
Specifically adopted by reference are the following statutes
regulating in-line skates and play vehicles:
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349.235
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Authority to Restrict Use of In-line Skates on Roadway
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346.94(17)
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In-line Skates on Roadway
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340.01(24m)
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Definition of "In-line Skates"
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340.01(43m)(b)
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Play Vehicles Does Not Include In-line Skates
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