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 14 inches in diameter.
BICYCLE LANE
That portion of a roadway set aside by the Village Board for the
exclusive use of bicycles or other modes of travel where permitted under § 349.23(2),
Wis. Stats., and designated by appropriate signs and markings.
BICYCLE LICENSE
A license with numbers issued by the Village of Elm Grove indicating
that the bicycle displaying it is registered.
[Amended 12-11-2000]
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk or portion thereof designated for the use of
bicycles by the Village Board.
BIKE ROUTE
Any bicycle lane, bicycle way or highway which has been duly designated
by the Village Board and which is identified by appropriate signs and markings.
BRAKE
A device operated by hand or foot adequate to control the movement
and stopping of the bicycle whenever necessary.
HIGHWAY
All public ways and thoroughfares and bridges on the same. It includes
the entire width between the boundary lines of every way open to the use of
the public as a matter of right for the purpose of vehicular travel.
OPERATOR
A person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY
A paved walkway within the Village that is not a concrete sidewalk,
including those found in public parks.
[Added 2-26-2002]
REFLECTOR
A device designed to warn an approaching driver by reflective light
from the headlamps of the approaching vehicle. It may be constructed of metal,
glass or plastic with a diameter of no less than two inches of surface area
which is visible from all distances between 50 to 500 feet when traveling
directly in front of any motor vehicle at night displaying lawfully lighted
headlamps. Such device is to be so constructed as to show a red color when
illuminated by motor vehicle headlights. Such device shall be affixed to the
rear of a bicycle at any point on the frame fender at a height between an
axis of the wheel and the bottom of the rider's seat.
Whenever a bicycle is operated upon a highway, bicycle lane or bicycle
way, the following rules apply:
A. A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than
upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
B. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one
time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.
C. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package,
bundle or article which prevents the operator's placement of one hand
on the handlebars at all times.
D. No person riding a bicycle shall attach his or her person
or bicycle to any other vehicle while on a roadway.
E. No person may ride a motor-driven vehicle on a bicycle
way.
F. Any person riding or operating a bicycle on any street
within the limits of the Village of Elm Grove shall observe all applicable
ordinances, statutes and traffic rules and regulations.
G. Bicycles shall be permitted on all pedestrian pathways
and sidewalks within the Village pursuant to § 346.94(1), Wis. Stats.,
and in conformity with § 346.804, Wis. Stats. Every person operating
a bicycle upon a Village pedestrian pathway or sidewalk shall yield right-of-way
to any pedestrian and shall exercise due care and give an audible signal when
passing a bicycle rider or pedestrian proceeding in the same direction.
[Amended 2-26-2002]
H. Every bicycle shall be operated as close to the extreme
right-hand side of the highway as possible.
I. Every person shall operate a bicycle in single file only.
No bicycles may be operated two or more abreast.
J. No person riding upon a bicycle shall participate in
any race or speed or endurance contest with any other vehicle.
K. No person riding a bicycle shall remove either both hands
from the handlebars or feet from the pedals or engage in acrobatic riding
maneuvers while on any street within the Village of Elm Grove which may endanger
the safety of the rider or distract operators of other vehicles.
It is unlawful for anyone to ride a bicycle in the Village of Elm Grove
unless it is registered with a municipality or unless it is owned by a person
domiciled in a place not having a provision for registration of bicycles.
No bicycle shall be registered unless it is in a safe mechanical condition.
The Police Department may inspect bicycles and deny registration for any bicycles
found to be mechanically unsafe.
[Amended 7-26-2005]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation made under this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-16 of this Code. In addition, the Municipal Court may prohibit such person from riding a bicycle for a period not to exceed six months and may order such person's license plate confiscated.
No parent or guardian of any child shall authorize or knowingly permit
such child to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
Bicycles without serial numbers stamped on the frame may be brought
to the police station to be stamped by hand.