[Code 1974 § 20-179; Code 1985 § 24-321;
Code 2005 § 106-431]
No driver of a two- or three-wheel motor vehicle shall carry
any other person on, upon or within such vehicle on any street, alley
or highway within the City except as provided in this article; provided,
however, that if any two- or three-wheel motor vehicle with a wheel
diameter of 12 inches or greater shall have either a double seating
device with double footrests or a sidecar attachment providing a separate
seat space within such sidecar attachment for each person riding therein
so that such person shall be seated entirely within the body of such
sidecar, then it shall be permissible for an operator who has attained
the age of 16 years or older to carry a passenger. A demonstration
ride by a licensed dealer or his employee is excepted from the provisions
of this section. No motorcycle or motor scooter shall be ridden upon
any sidewalk of the City. Handlebars on motorcycles and motor scooters
shall not exceed 12 inches in height, measured from the crown or point
of attachment. No rider of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall hold
to any moving vehicle for the purpose of being propelled. No driver
of a motorcycle or motor scooter shall pass other vehicles in between
lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction, authorized emergency
vehicles excepted.
[Code 1974 § 20-180; Code 1985 § 24-322;
Code 2005 § 106-432]
No person shall operate any motorcycle or any motor scooter
at a speed greater than the speed limit legally posted; provided,
however, in no event nor at any time may an operator under the age
of 16 years operate a motorcycle or motor scooter at a speed greater
than 35 miles per hour.
[Code 1974 § 20-181; Code 1985 § 24-323;
Code 2005 § 106-433]
A. In addition to other requirements prescribed by federal or state
law or by local ordinance, all motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and
motor scooters, except when operated on actual trail rides conducted
outside of public roads and highways, shall be equipped with:
(1) Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less
than three inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of the vehicle
and positioned so as to enable the operator to clearly view the roadway
for a distance of 200 feet to the rear of his vehicle;
(2) A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to protect
the operator from foreign objects. In lieu of such windshield, the
operator shall wear goggles or a face shield of material and design
to protect the operator from foreign objects;
(3) Brakes adequate to control the movement of the vehicle and to stop
and hold the vehicle, including two separate means of applying the
brakes. One means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the front
wheel, and one means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the
rear wheel or wheels;
(4) A stop lamp on the rear of the vehicle, which shall comply with the
requirements of 47 O.S. §§ 12-206 and 12-219;
(5) A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at least
the maximum legal speed limit for that vehicle;
(6) A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type provided
by the manufacturer;
(7) At least one lighted headlamp, but not more than two lighted headlamps,
which shall comply with the requirements of 47 O.S. §§ 12-201
— 12-203 and, for motor-driven cycles, 47 O.S. § 12-224;
(8) At least one taillight which shall comply with the requirements of
47 O.S. § 12-204;
(9) At least one rear reflector which shall comply with the requirements
of 47 O.S. § 12-205; and
(10)
A horn which shall comply with the requirements of 47 O.S. § 12-401.
B. No person under 18 years of age shall operate or ride upon any motorcycle,
motor-driven cycle, or motor scooter unless such person is properly
wearing a crash helmet of a type which complies with standards established
by 49 CFR 571.218.