As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean:
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which
any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, except scooters
and similar devices.
Any two- or three-wheeled device having an automatic transmission
and a motor with a cylinder capacity of not more than fifty (50) cubic
centimeters, which produces less than three (3) gross brake horsepower,
and is capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not
more than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground. A motorized
bicycle shall be considered a motor vehicle for purposes of any homeowners'
or renters' insurance policy.
Every bicycle and motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a
brake or brakes which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle or
motorized bicycle within twenty-five (25) feet from a speed of ten
(10) miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
A.
Every
bicycle and motorized bicycle when in use on a street or highway during
the period from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half
(½) hour before sunrise shall be equipped with the following:
1.
A front-facing lamp on the front or carried by the rider which shall
emit a white light visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions
on a straight, level, unlighted roadway at five hundred (500) feet;
2.
A rear-facing red reflector, at least two (2) square inches in reflective
surface area, or a rear-facing red lamp on the rear which shall be
visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight,
level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the
lower beams of vehicle headlights at six hundred (600) feet;
3.
Reflective material and/or lights on any part of the bicyclist's
pedals, crank arms, shoes or lower leg visible from the front and
the rear at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight,
level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver under the
lawful lower beams of vehicle headlights at two hundred (200) feet;
and
4.
Reflective material and/or lights visible on each side of the bicycle
or bicyclist and visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions
on a straight, level, unlighted roadway when viewed by a vehicle driver
under the lawful lower beams of vehicle headlights at three hundred
(300) feet. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to motorized
bicycles which comply with National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
regulations relating to reflectors on motorized bicycles.
Every person riding a bicycle or motorized bicycle upon a street
or highway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject
to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle as provided
by Chapter 304, RSMo., and this Title, except as to special regulations
in this Chapter, and except as to those provisions of Chapter 304,
RSMo., and this Title, which by their nature can have no application.
Every person operating a bicycle or motorized bicycle at less
than the posted speed or slower than the flow of traffic upon a street
or highway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as
safe, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding
in the same direction, except when making a left turn, when avoiding
hazardous conditions, when the lane is too narrow to share with another
vehicle, or when on a one-way street. Bicyclists may ride abreast
when not impeding other vehicles.
[Ord. No. 3650, 5-1-2023]
Any person seventeen (17) years of age or older who violates
any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an infraction and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine as established in
the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Fees.[1] If any person under seventeen (17) years of age violates
any provision of this Chapter in the presence of a Peace Officer possessing
the duty and power of arrest for violation of the general criminal
laws of the State or for violation of ordinances of Counties or municipalities
of the State, said officer may impound the bicycle or motorized bicycle
involved for a period not to exceed five (5) days upon issuance of
a receipt to the child riding it or to its owner.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Comprehensive Schedule of Fees is on file
in the City offices.
A.
No
person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highways, streets
or roads in this City unless the person has a valid license to operate
a motor vehicle.
B.
No
motorized bicycle may be operated on any public thoroughfare located
within this City which has been designated as part of the Federal
interstate highway system.
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highways,
streets or roads in this City unless it is equipped in accordance
with the minimum requirements for construction and equipment of MOPEDS,
Regulation VESC-17, approved July, 1977, as promulgated by the Vehicle
Equipment Safety Commission.
[CC 1977 §33-429)]
No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle
or article which prevents the rider from keeping at least one (1)
hand upon the handlebars.
[CC 1977 §33-430)]
No person shall park a bicycle upon a street other than upon
the roadway against the curb or at the curb in such a manner as to
afford the least obstruction to traffic.
[CC 1977 §33-431; Rev. Ords. 1939 Ch. 17 Art. 1 §14; Ord. No. 1603 §1, 6-22-1987]
A.
No
person shall ride a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk in a business
district; or
B.
Whenever
any person is riding a bicycle or skateboard upon a sidewalk, such
person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give
audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Section 385.120, Utility Vehicles
Prohibited; Exceptions; Operation Under an Exception; Prohibited Uses;
Penalty, enacted 3-2-2015 by Ord. No. 3304 and amended 5-4-2015 by
§1 of Ord. No. 3310, was repealed 12-7-2015 by §1 of Ord.
No. 3344.
