For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Bicycle lane.
That portion of a roadway set aside for the use of bicycles and so designated as provided in Section 6.03.010.
Bicycle path.
A pathway for bicycles and pedestrians paralleling a roadway, the side of the bicycle path closest to the roadway being not more than seventy-five feet distance from said roadway. Persons riding bicycles upon such pathways shall be subject to the provisions of Section 6.02.040.
(Ord. 568 § 6; Ord. 871 § 1)
The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1964 § 4-3.1701)
The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any street or sidewalk, or upon any public path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein.
(Code 1964 § 4-3.1701)
Where this chapter has been violated by persons under the age of eighteen years or when persons under the age of eighteen years violate provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to bicycles, in lieu of fines and imprisonment therefor, and in lieu of filing charges in juvenile court, the chief of police or their duly appointed representative may offer a diversion program consistent with California Vehicle Code Section 42005.3.
(Code 1964 § 4-3.1701; Ord. 2634 § 5, 2022)