Chapter 75 BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES

Article 1. Bicycles

75.01 Application to persons riding bicycles.

75.02 Clinging to vehicles.

75.03 Obedience to traffic-control devices.

75.04 Parking.

75.05 Riding on sidewalks.

75.06 Bicycle equipment.

Article 2. Motorcycles

75.15 Traffic laws to apply.

75.16 Riding on motorcycles and bicycles.

75.17 Operation of motorcycles.

75.18 Clinging to vehicles.

75.19 Reckless driving.

Article 3. Snowmobile Operation and Safety

75.25 Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act adopted by reference.

75.26 Registration.

75.27 Equipment.

75.28 Operation.

75.29 Use of city streets.

75.30 Emergency.

75.31 Sticker required.

75.32 Compliance with traffic regulations.

75.99 Penalty.

Article 1. Bicycles

75.01 Application to persons riding bicycles.

Every person riding a bicycle on a roadway shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this title, except as to special regulations in this title and except as to those provisions of this title which by their nature can have no application. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70)

75.02 Clinging to vehicles.

No person riding a bicycle, sled, or any toy vehicle on any street shall cling to or attach himself or his vehicle to any moving motor vehicle or wagon. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.03 Obedience to traffic-control devices.

Any person operating a bicycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic-control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer. Whenever authorized signs are erected indicating that no right or left or U-turn is permitted, no person operating a bicycle shall disobey the direction of any sign, except where the person dismounts from the bicycle to make any turn, in which event the person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.04 Parking.

No person shall park a bicycle upon a street. Bicycles may only be parked on sidewalks in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian traffic. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.05 Riding on sidewalks.

No person shall ride a bicycle on a sidewalk within a business district. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.06 Bicycle equipment.

(A) Every bicycle, when used during the period when lighted lamps are required under this title shall be equipped on the front with a lamp which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in lieu of a red reflector. (B) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(C) 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 100 feet, except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use, any siren or whistle upon a bicycle.
(D) The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child or ward to violate any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 636, passed 9-17-70)

Article 2. Motorcycles

75.15 Traffic laws to apply.

Every person operating a motorcycle shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under this title, except as to those provisions of this title which by their nature can have no application. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70)

75.16 Riding on motorcycles and bicycles.

(A) The operator of a motorcycle, bicycle, or tandem bicycle shall ride only astride the permanent or regular seat or saddle attached thereto, and the operator shall not permit more than one other person to ride thereon nor shall such other person ride on the motorcycle, bicycle, or tandem bicycle unless it is designed to carry two people, in which event the passenger shall also ride astride the permanent and regular seat or saddle if it is designed for two persons, or astride another seat or saddle at the rear of the operator. Any seat or saddle designed for a passenger must be equipped with permanent hand grips and, in addition, the motorcycle, bicycle, or tandem bicycle must be equipped with foot rests adjusted to fit the passenger. A side car may be attached to a motorcycle in which additional persons may ride.
(B) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle, bicycle, or tandem bicycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the vehicle.
(C) No person shall operate a motorcycle, bicycle, or tandem bicycle while carrying a package, bundle, or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
(D) No operator of any motorcycle, bicycle, or tandem bicycle shall carry any person nor shall any person ride in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the vehicle or the view of the operator. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70)

75.17 Operation of motorcycles.

(A) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This division (A) shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.
(B) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.
(C) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lanes or roads of vehicles.
(D) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.
(E) Divisions (B) and (C) shall not apply to police officers in performance of their official duties. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70)

75.18 Clinging to vehicles.

No person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself to any other vehicle on a roadway. (Ord. 636, passed 9-15-70)

75.19 Reckless driving.

Any person who operates a motorcycle on one wheel is guilty of reckless driving as set out in Section 73.13. (Ord. 830, passed 10-6-81) Penalty, see Section 75.99

Article 3. Snowmobile Operation and Safety

75.25 Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act adopted by reference.

Articles I, IV, and V of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act hereinafter called the “Act,” as amended, are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78; Ord. 1532, passed 4-1-03)

75.26 Registration.

No person shall hereafter operate any snowmobile within the corporate limits of the city unless the snowmobile has been registered and numbered in accordance with the Act and unless the certificate of number awarded to the snowmobile is in full force and effect and the identifying number set forth in the certificate is displayed on each side of the cowling of the snowmobile. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.27 Equipment.

All snowmobiles operated within the corporate limits of the city shall be equipped as required by the provisions of Article IV of the Act. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78)

75.28 Operation.

It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in the city in a manner prohibited by Article V of the Act. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.29 Use of city streets.

All operators of snowmobiles shall leave the city by using city streets from their homes to the nearest exit from the city to the snowmobile trail desired to be used. The streets of the city shall only be used by snowmobiles for the purpose of leaving and entering the city. All persons operating snowmobiles on the city streets as above set forth will remain on or as close as possible to the right side of the roadway. There shall be no operation of snowmobiles within the city limits on the following streets:
(A) Water Street between Mill Street and Baltimore Street.
(B) Route 102 between Baltimore Street and Kahler Road.
(C) Route 53 between Daniels Street and South Park Street. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78) Penalty, see Section 75.99

75.30 Emergency.

In the event of an emergency, the restrictions as to routes and the use and operation of snowmobiles within the city may be waived for the operation of snowmobiles that may be summoned or used in an emergency provided the emergency is declared by the:
(A) Chief of police.
(B) Fire chief.
(C) Mayor.
(D) Civil defense coordinator.
(Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78)

75.31 Sticker required.

Each snowmobile shall be provided with a Wilmington Vehicle Sticker as provided for other motor vehicles. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78)

75.32 Compliance with traffic regulations.

In addition to the directions for operation of snowmobiles hereinabove set forth operators must obey all traffic regulations as prescribed for motor vehicle traffic and are subject to the same penalties for violation thereof. (Ord. 719, passed 1-3-78)

75.99 Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision in this title, for which another penalty is not provided, shall for a first conviction be fined not less than $25 nor more than $750, for a second conviction within one year thereafter, the person, firm or corporation shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $750 and for a third or subsequent conviction within one year after the first conviction, the person, firm or corporation shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $750. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or which a violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 1574, passed 7-15-03)