Chapter 12.20
BICYCLES AND OTHER NONMOTORIZED, WHEELED PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION ON SIDEWALKS

Sections:

12.20.010    Bicycles and other wheeled personal transportation on sidewalks – Penalty.

12.20.010 Bicycles and other wheeled personal transportation on sidewalks – Penalty.

Any person who shall ride a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates or foot scooter, or other method of nonmotorized personal transportation, on any sidewalk within the city limits at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour, or in a negligent or reckless manner regardless of speed that could reasonably cause harm to the rider, other pedestrians, or property, shall be a guilty of a civil infraction with a penalty in the amount of $50.00 plus any costs or assessments.

(1) For the purpose of this section, “to operate in a negligent or reckless manner” means the operation in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property and may be under crowded or dangerous (such as inclement weather, snow and ice) sidewalk conditions even if traveling at less than 10 miles per hour.

(2) This section does not apply to implements known as walkers, wheelchairs, or scooters used for human transportation for persons with disabilities or injuries or children’s strollers. (Ord. 2953 § 1, 2014; Ord. 80 § 20, 1900. Formerly 12.20.020).