As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
BICYCLE
A vehicle powered with muscle power only, designed to be
ridden by one or more persons. Ordinarily, a "bicycle" has two wheels
but a two-wheeled vehicle with two additional wheels in back for balance
and a vehicle with three wheels designed to be ridden by an adult
shall be deemed to be "bicycle" for the purposes of this chapter.
BIKE PATH
A pathway designed and designated by signs and/or markings
for bicycle operations; a path set aside exclusively for the use of
bicycles. It shall also mean that portion of a roadway designated
by signs and/or markings for bicycle operation.
WALKWAY
A path used primarily for hiking or walking.
All vehicles, with the exception of bicycles,
are prohibited from using a designated bike path and/or walkway, except
as follows:
A. To make a permissible left, right or U-turn.
B. To enter or leave a parking space.
Where a designated bike path has been provided,
every bicyclist shall use the path and shall not use the adjacent
roadway except at intersections, in an emergency or where necessary
to.
A. Make a permissible left, right or U-turn.
B. Leave or cross the roadway.
C. Maintain the safe operation of the bicycle.
No bicycle shall be used to convey more persons
at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped.
Except where otherwise indicated by official
traffic control devices, a pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way
to all bicycles operating on a designated bike path and/or walkway.
Every person convicted of a violation of any
provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more
than $50 or by impoundment of the violator's bicycle for a period
not to exceed 30 days, or by any combination thereof.