[CC 1976 §33-349]
The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to bicycles
and motorized bicycles operated upon any street or upon any public
path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and motorized bicycles,
subject to those exceptions stated herein.
[Ord. No. 610 §11, 2-7-1950; CC 1976 §33-350]
Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted
all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable
to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this State or by the traffic
ordinances of the City and provisions of this Chapter, except as to
special regulations in this Chapter and except as to those provisions
which by their nature can have no application.
[Ord. No. 610 §11, 2-7-1950; CC 1976 §33-351]
A. Any
person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official
traffic-control signals, signs and other control devices applicable
to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a Police Officer.
B. Whenever
authorized signs are erected indicating that no right, left or U-turn
is permitted, no person operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction
of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle
to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey
the regulations applicable to pedestrians.
[Ord. No. 610 §3, 2-7-1950; CC 1976 §33-352]
A. A person
propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent
and regular seat attached thereto.
B. No
bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number
for which it is designed and equipped.
[Ord. No. 610 §§ 5,6, 2-7-1950; CC 1976 §33-353]
A. Every
person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the
right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care
when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
B. Persons
riding bicycles and motorized bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride
more than two (2) abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set
aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and motorized bicycles.
[Ord. No. 610 §10, 2-7-1950; CC 1976 §33-357]
No person shall perform any trick or freehand bicycle riding
upon the City streets.
[RSMo. §307.183]
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 feet from a speed of ten miles
per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
[CC 1976 §33-364]
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.