A. In
addition to observing other applicable provisions of this chapter
and state law pertaining to bicycles and electric-assisted bicycles
(E-bikes), a person:
1. Will
only park or otherwise leave a bicycle or E-bike in a bicycle rack
if available. If a bicycle rack is not available, the bicycle or E-bike
shall not be positioned or left so as to obstruct or otherwise impede
the use of a roadway, sidewalk, trail, driveway or building entrance
by pedestrians or other users of that facility;
2. Will
yield the right-of-way to pedestrian(s) while operating a bicycle
or E-bike upon the Warrenton Trail System;
3. Will
give an audible signal as to their intention when you are overtaking
or wishing to pass a pedestrian on the Warrenton Trail System, passing
only on the left of the pedestrian and only when doing so can be done
safely while operating a bicycle or E-Bike;
4. Will
ride a bicycle or E-Bike with their feet on the pedals, facing forward;
5. Will
wear a bicycle helmet as required by ORS 814.485 when riding a bicycle
or E-Bike; and
6. Will
not ride an E-bike upon any sidewalk in the City. Bicycles may be
ridden on sidewalks in the City except between SW First and SW Second
Streets;
7. Will
not nor cause others to engage in, an E-bike race upon the trail system
or other public property without written permission of the City Police
Department;
8. Will
not operate an E-bike at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent
when approaching a pedestrian while on bicycle routes other than the
Warrenton Trail System;
9. Will
not carry more than one person at a time unless the bicycle or E-bike
is equipped and approved to carry more;
10. Will not carry package(s), bundle(s) or articles so as to prevent
the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars and in
control of said bicycle or E-bike;
11. Will not ride abreast or side-by-side of any other person if that
may interfere or impede normal and reasonable movement of pedestrians
while operating a bicycle or E-bike upon any trail system in the City;
12. Will not in any way attach themselves or the bicycle or E-bike to
any other moving vehicle;
13. Will not wear a headset, earplugs, earphones, either resting on or
inserted in both ears while riding a bicycle or E-bike;
14. Will not operate a bicycle or E-bike under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage and/or drug.
B. Rental
Agencies. Rental agencies operating in the City may neither rent nor
offer for rent E-bike(s) unless equipped as required by State law.
(Ord. 842-A § 23, 1989; Ord. 1240 § 2, 2020)
A. No
person may leave a bicycle or E-bike on either public or private property
without the consent of the person in charge or owner thereof.
B. A bicycle
or E-bike left on public property in excess of 24 hours may be impounded
and held by the City.
C. In
addition to any citation issued, a bicycle or E-bike parked in violation
of this chapter may be immediately impounded by the City.
D. If
a bicycle or E-bike licensed or otherwise capable of its ownership
being ascertained and is impounded by the City, the police shall make
reasonable efforts to notify the owner thereof. In the event the bicycle
or E-bike was stolen, no impoundment fee shall be charged the lawful
owner thereof.
E. A bicycle
or E-bike impounded remaining unclaimed for at least 30 days may be
disposed of consistent with the City's procedures for abandoned or
lost personal property.
F. Except as provided in subsection
D of this section, a fee of $50.00 shall be charged to the owner of a bicycle or E-bike impounded under this section.
(Ord. 842-A § 24, 1989; Ord. 1240 § 3, 2020)