As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and having
wheels, any two of which are not less than 20 inches in diameter.
BICYCLE LANE
That portion of a roadway set aside for exclusive use of bicycles
and so designated by appropriate signs and markings by the responsible governing
body.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path or sidewalk, or portion thereof, designated for the use
of bicycles by the responsible governing body.
BIKE ROUTE
Any bicycle lane, bicycle way or highway which has been duly designated
by the responsible governing body and identified by appropriate signs and
markings.
CARRIER
Any device attached to a bicycle designed for carrying articles.
PLAY VEHICLE
Any coaster, skateboard, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle
or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner
in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances
of direction, speed and proximity as to give rise to danger of collision unless
one grants precedence to the other.
No person shall operate a bicycle upon a highway unless equipped as
required in § 347.489, Wis. Stats.
The provisions of Chs. 346 and 347, Wis. Stats., and applicable Village
ordinances shall govern the operation of bicycles where appropriate. Every
person driving a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all the rights and
shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by
the laws of the state declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles or
by the traffic ordinances of the Village applicable to the driver of the vehicle,
except as to those provisions of laws and ordinances which by their nature
can have no application.