As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and
having wheels, any two of which are not less than 20 inches in diameter.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk, or portion thereof, designated for
the use of bicycles by the responsible governing body.
BICYCLE 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.
PLAY VEHICLE
Any coaster, skateboard, roller skates, sled, roller blades,
toboggan, unicycle or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride.
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 person shall operate a bicycle upon a highway unless equipped
as required in § 347.489, Wis. Stats.
The provisions of Chs. 346 and 347, Wis. Stats., and applicable
City ordinances shall govern the operation of bicycles, where appropriate.
Every person driving a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all
the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the
driver of a vehicle by the laws of the state declaring rules of the
road applicable to vehicles or by the traffic ordinances of the City
applicable to the driver of the vehicle, except as to those provisions
of laws and ordinances which by their nature can have no application.