[Prior Code, § 360.280A]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
Every vehicle propelled solely by human power upon which
any person may ride, having two 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 50 cubic centimeters,
which produces less than three gross brake horsepower, and is capable
of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles
per hour on level ground.
[Prior Code, § 360.280B; Penalty, see § 75.99]
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 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour
on dry, level, clean pavement.
[Prior Code, § 360.280C; Penalty, see § 75.99]
Every bicycle and motorized bicycle when in use on a street
or highway during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half
hour before sunrise shall be equipped with the following:
(A)
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 500 feet;
(B)
A rear-facing red reflector, at least two square inches in reflective
surface area, 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 600 feet;
(C)
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 200 feet; and
(D)
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 300 feet. The
provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to motorized bicycles
which comply with National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
regulations relating to reflectors on motorized bicycles.
[Prior Code, § 360.280D; Penalty, see § 75.99]
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 this Traffic Code, except as to special regulations in § 74.02,
and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no
application.
[Prior Code, § 360.280E; Penalty, see § 75.99]
(A)
Every person operating a bicycle or motorized bicycle upon a street
or highway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as
practicable, 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.
(B)
Wherever a usable path for bicycles practical for sustained riding
for transportation purposes has been officially designated adjacent
to a street or highway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall
not use the street or highway.
[Prior Code, § 360.280G; Penalty, see § 75.99]
(A)
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highway or street
of this City unless he or she has a valid license to operate a motor
vehicle.
(B)
No motorized bicycle may be operated on any public thoroughfare located
within this state which has been designated as part of the federal
interstate highway system.
(C)
Violation of this section shall be deemed an ordinance violation.
[Prior Code, § 360.280H; Penalty, see § 75.99]
No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any street or
highway in this City unless it is equipped in accordance with the
minimum requirements for construction and equipment of MOPEDS, Regulation
VESC-17 as stated in RSMo. § 307.196.
[Prior Code, § 360.280I; Penalty, see § 75.99]
Every all-terrain vehicle, except those used in competitive
events, shall have the following equipment:
(A)
A lighted headlamp and tail lamp which shall be in operation at any
time in which an all-terrain vehicle is being used on any street or
highway in this state pursuant to § 72.033;
(B)
An equilateral triangular emblem, to be mounted on the rear of such
vehicle at least two feet above the roadway when such vehicle is operated
upon any street or highway pursuant to § 72.033. The emblem
shall be constructed of substantial material with fluorescent yellow-orange
finish and a reflective, red border at least one inch in width. Each
side of the emblem shall measure at least 10 inches;
(C)
A braking system maintained in good operating condition; and
(D)
An adequate muffler system in good working condition, and a United
States Forest Service qualified spark arrester.
[Prior Code, § 360.280F]
(A)
Any person 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 of not less than $5 nor more than $25.
(B)
If any person under 17 years of age violates any provision of this
chapter in the presence of a peace officer, said officer may impound
the bicycle or motorized bicycle involved for a period not to exceed
five days upon issuance of a receipt to the child riding it or to
its owner.
