As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean:
BICYCLE
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which
any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, or two (2) parallel
wheels and one (1) or two (2) forward or rear wheels, all of which
are more than fourteen (14) inches in diameter, except scooters and
similar devices.
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
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.
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.
[Ord. No. 2008-01 § 9-92, 2-12-2008]
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway,
or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk extending
across any alleyway, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching
on said sidewalk and sidewalk area, and upon entering the roadway
shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.
The operator of a bicycle shall signal as required in Section
340.190 of this Title, except that a signal by the hand and arm need not be given continuously if the hand is needed to control or operate the bicycle. An operator of a bicycle intending to turn the bicycle to the right shall signal as indicated in Section
340.190 of this Title or by extending such operator's right arm in a horizontal position so that the same may be seen in front and in rear of the vehicle.
[Ord. No. 2008-01 § 9-93, 2-12-2008]
A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than astride
a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
Any person seventeen (17) years of age or older who violates
any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an ordinance violation
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less
than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
If any person under seventeen (17) years of age violates any provision
of this Chapter in the presence of a Police Officer, 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.
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.
[Ord. No. 2008-01 §§ 9-94(1),
9-96(1), 9-97(1), 9-98(1), 2-12-2008]
A. No person shall park a bicycle or motorized bicycle upon a street
other than against the curb, or at the curb, in such manner to afford
the least obstruction to traffic.
B. No person shall operate a bicycle or motorized bicycle at a speed
greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
C. 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.
D. No rider of bicycle shall remove both hands from the handlebars or
both feet from the pedals or practice acrobatic or fancy riding on
any street or highway or public place, including places that are privately
owned but open to the general public.