As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and
having wheels, any two of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk, or portion thereof, designated for
the use of bicycles by the responsible governing body.
BICYCLES' 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.
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.
No bicycle shall be allowed to proceed in any street in the
Village by inertia or momentum with the feet of the rider removed
from the bicycle pedals. No rider of a bicycle shall remove both hands
from the handlebars or practice any trick or fancy riding in any street
in the Village nor shall any bicycle rider carry or ride any other
person so that two persons are on the bicycle at one time, unless
a seat is provided for a second person.
No person shall operate a bicycle upon a highway unless equipped
as required in § 347.489, Wis. Stats.
No person shall leave a bicycle at such a place or in such a
way as to create a hazard to pedestrians, automobile operators or
to anyone else. Bicycles shall be parked either upon the roadway against
the curb, in bicycle racks or, if on the sidewalk, in such a manner
as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic, and not
in such a manner as to obstruct the ingress and egress to buildings
used by the public. If there is no bicycle rack or other facility
intended to be used for the parking of bicycles in the vicinity, the
operator may park a bicycle on the sidewalk in an upright position
parallel to and within 24 inches of the curb.
The provisions of Chs. 346 and 347, Wis. Stats., and applicable
Village ordinances shall govern the operation of bicycles where appropriate.