As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by human power upon which any person
may ride, having two tandem wheels, either of which is more than 16
inches in diameter.
[Amended 6-16-1999 by Ord. No. 1155]
Any resident of the Borough of Lansdowne who is the owner of
a bicycle may voluntarily register such bicycle with the Police Department.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle on
any street or public alley in the Borough of Lansdowne in violation
of any traffic ordinances of the Borough of Lansdowne which are applicable
to motor vehicles.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle upon
any sidewalk in a business district or place of public gathering in
the Borough of Lansdowne.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle upon
any street in such a manner as to interfere with any pedestrian who
is exercising due care thereon.
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway or
building shall, upon approaching the sidewalk or sidewalk area extending
across any alleyway, yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching
on said sidewalk or sidewalk area and, upon entering the roadway,
shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.
When necessary to park bicycles on a street or sidewalk, bicycles
must be parked in a manner not to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
[Amended 9-21-1988 by Ord. No. 1080; 6-16-1999 by Ord. No. 1155]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall:
A. Upon the first violation, receive a written notice and warning from
the Borough police officer.
B. Upon a second and subsequent violation within a period of six months
after the first violation and upon conviction of such second violation
before a Magisterial District Judge, be subject to a fine of not more
than $600, plus costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of
said fine and costs, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.