[HISTORY: Adopted by the Rochester City Council 1-24-1967 by Ord. No. 67-37. (This ordinance replaced an ordinance adopted 1-22-1952, as last amended 1-24-1961.) Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 9-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-287]
As used in chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
- BICYCLE
- Every two- or three-wheeled device upon which a person or persons may ride, propelled by human power through a belt, a chain or gears, with such wheels in a line or tricycle arrangement.
- BIKE LANE
- The portion of a roadway that has been delineated and marked for the use of bicycles, not including any lane specifically marked for the shared use of bicycles and motor vehicles.
- CENTRAL TRAFFIC DISTRICT
- The area bounded by the Inner Loop. North Union Street. South Union Street, Howell Street and Interstate 490, but shall exclude the Inner Loop, Interstate 490 and their respective frontages.
- CYCLE TRACK
- A pathway in the public right-of-way that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic and distinct from the sidewalk and that is marked for the use of bicycles. A cycle track may be configured for one-way or two-way traffic.
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Editor's Note: Former § 34-2, Registration
of bicycles, as amended, was repealed 6-18-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-201.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 34-2.1,
Sale or release of bicycles, was repealed 6-14-1988 by Ord. No. 88-216.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 34-3, Applications
for registration, amended 6-10-1975 by Ord. No. 75-208, was repealed
6-14-1988 by Ord. No. 88-216.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 34-4, Issuance
of registration cards and plates, amended 6-10-1975 by Ord. No. 75-208,
was repealed 6-14-1988 by Ord. No. 88-216.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 34-5, Fees
for an expiration of licenses, amended 6-10-1975 by Ord. No. 75-208,
was repealed 6-14-1988 by Ord. No. 88-216.
[Amended 6-27-1967 by Ord. No. 67-205; 6-10-1975 by Ord. No. 75-208; 6-14-1988 by Ord. No. 88-216; 5-12-1992 by Ord. No.
92-155; 2-14-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-22; 6-15-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-197; 10-13-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-327; 9-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-287]
A.
Bicycle
riding rules for persons 12 years of age or under. Unless accompanied
by a rider over 18 years of age, children 12 years of age or under
shall ride bicycles on the sidewalk, cycle track, Genesee Riverway
Trail or other multi-use trail.
B.
Bicycle
riding rules for persons over age 12. Persons over 12 years of age
shall ride a bicycle either on a usable bike lane or cycle track or,
if a usable bike lane or cycle track has not been provided, near the
right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or upon a usable right-hand
shoulder in such a manner as to prevent undue interference with the
flow of traffic, except when preparing for a left turn or when reasonably
necessary to avoid conditions that would make it unsafe to continue
along the bike lane, cycle track or right-hand curb or edge of the
roadway. Conditions to be taken into consideration as potentially
unsafe include, but are not limited to, fixed or moving objects, motor
vehicles, in-line skaters. pedestrians, animals or surface hazards.
Within the Central Traffic District, persons over 12 years of age
shall not ride a bicycle on the sidewalk except where the sidewalk
is identified as part of the Genesee Riverway Trail or other multi-use
trail system, or if riding with a child 12 years old or under, or
if reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions in a bike lane,
cycle track or roadway. Outside of the Central Traffic District, persons
over 12 years of age may ride bicycles upon the sidewalk, Genesee
Riverway Trail or any multi-use trail. The prohibition against riding
bicycles upon sidewalks in the Central Traffic District shall not
apply to police officers in the performance of their duties.
C.
Yield
to pedestrians. The operator of a bicycle shall yield the right-of-way
to pedestrians when using the sidewalk.
D.
Riding
in groups. Bicycles shall not be ridden more than two abreast upon
a roadway. Persons operating bicycles upon a shoulder, bike lane,
cycle track or sidewalk may ride more than two abreast if sufficient
space is available. When passing a vehicle, bicycle, in-line skater
or a pedestrian, persons operating bicycles shall ride single file.
E.
Passengers
and towing. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one
time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. The operators
of bicycles shall not pull another person on skates, a skateboard
or similar device and shall not pull or tow a sled, wagon or other
item unless by the use of a bicycle trailer, trailing bicycle or other
device designed and intended to be connected to a bicycle for that
purpose.
F.
Maintaining
control. Operators of bicycles must keep at least one hand on handlebars
and both feet on pedals. The obligation to keep both feet on the pedals
shall not apply to an operator who is unable to do so due to a condition
or impairment that constitutes a disability within the meaning of
federal, state or local law.
[Amended 6-10-1975 by Ord. No. 75-208]
A.
The Municipal Code Violations Bureau shall hear and determine charges involving violations of this chapter. Any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in § 13A-11 of the Municipal Code.
[Amended 6-19-1990 by Ord. No. 90-258]
B.
If said violator is a minor, the Rochester Police
Department Juvenile Unit will notify by mail said minor's parent or
guardian and shall specify the violation and the time and place where
said violation occurred. The form letter sent to the parent shall
have space for said parent to acknowledge receipt of letter and return
to the Juvenile Unit. This procedure will enable the Juvenile Unit
to have knowledge that said parent or guardian was properly notified
of the violator's infraction.
[Amended 11-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-403]
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Editor's Note: Former § 34-8, Record
of violations, amended 6-10-1975 by Ord. No. 75-208, was repealed
6-14-1988 by Ord. No. 88-216.
