City of Evanston, WY Article III Operation

§ 6-7 Applicability of traffic regulations.

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle under the provisions of chapter 12 of this Code, except as to those provisions of chapter 12 of this Code which, by their nature, can have no applicability.

§ 6-8 When provisions in effect.

The provisions of this article and any traffic regulation applicable to bicyclists shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway, sidewalk or any path set aside for the use of bicyclists.

§ 6-9 Riding on seat required; number of persons permitted.

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 that the number for which it is designed and equipped.

§ 6-10 Bicycles to be ridden on right edge of road way; riding more than two abreast; use of bicycle paths.

A. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.

B. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

C. Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.

§ 6-11 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor’s Note: Former § 6-11, Carrying packages, etc., was repealed 12-3-2019 by Ord. No. 19-09.

§ 6-12 Equipment.

A. Every bicycle, when in use at nighttime, shall be equipped with a white lamp on the front of the bicycle or operator, and a red reflector shall be visible on the back of the bicycle or operator.

[Amended 12-3-2019 by Ord. No. 19-09]

B. No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other device, capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least one hundred feet; except, that a bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle.

C. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

§ 6-13 Riding on sidewalks.

[Amended 12-3-2019 by Ord. No. 19-09]

When operating a bicycle on a sidewalk within the City, operators shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and shall give an audible or verbal signal before overtaking or passing a pedestrian or other cyclist.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 6-14, Liability of parents or guardians, and § 6-15, Suspension of operation, which immediately followed this section, were repealed 12-3-2019 by Ord. No.19-09.