HomeMy Public PortalAboutTitle 9, Chapter 06- BicyclesTITLE 9 IONA CITY CODE
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CHAPTER 6 Bicycles
SECTION:
9-6-1: Definitions
9-6-2: Establishment of Bicycle Paths and Routes
9-6-3: Applicability of Vehicle Traffic Laws
9-6-4: Operation of Motor Vehicles upon Bicycle Path
9-6-5: Right of Way to Cyclists
9-6-6: Two-Way Traffic on Bicycle Paths
9-6-7: General Speed Regulation
9-6-8: Emerging from Alley or Driveway
9-6-9: Carrying Articles
9-6-10: Riding on Sidewalks
9-6-1: DEFINITIONS. The following terms whenever used in this chapter shall have the
meaning ascribed below:
BICYCLE: Every device propelled by human power
having one wheel at least 16 inches in
diameter.
BICYCLE PATH: A way established, marked and signed
specifically for the riding of bicycles, and
which is not otherwise part of a public
street.
BICYCLE ROUTE: A travel way designated specifically for the
riding of bicycles along and upon a public
street.
RIGHT OF WAY: The privilege of immediate use of a bicycle
path or bicycle route.
VEHICLE: Every device, in, upon or by which any
person or property is or may be transported
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or drawn upon a street, highway, alley or
other public way, except bicycles.
9-6-2: ESTABLISHMENT OF BICYCLE PATHS AND ROUTES. The City Council
may by resolution duly passed and approved establish and designate the location of bicycle paths
and bicycle routes within the City.
9-6-3: APPLICABILITY OF VEHICLE TRAFFIC LAWS. All motor vehicle traffic
laws shall apply with respect to the operation of any bicycle upon any bicycle path or bicycle route,
except as expressly otherwise provided in this chapter or except as the context of such ordinance
or statute expressly indicates otherwise.
9-6-4: OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES UPON BICYCLE PATH. Any person
who operates a motor vehicle or parks a vehicle upon or across any bicycle path, except at
intersections of a path within a public street or alley or when necessary to enter or leave a driveway,
is guilty of an infraction.
9-6-5: RIGHT OF WAY TO CYCLISTS. Any person driving any vehicle into or across
any bicycle path which intersects a public street or alley or driveway who fails to yield the right
of way to any cyclist operating a bicycle is guilty of an infraction.
9-6-6: TWO-WAY TRAFFIC ON BICYCLE PATHS. Any person who fails to pass
to the right of any oncoming cyclist on a bicycle path shall be guilty of an infraction.
9-6-7: GENERAL SPEED REGULATION. Any person who operates a bicycle upon
any public street, bicycle route or bicycle path at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent
under the conditions then existing, is guilty of an infraction.
9-6-8: EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. Any person operating a bicycle
emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall yield the right of way to all pedestrians walking
upon any sidewalk or sidewalk area intersecting with the alley, driveway or building egress and
upon entering the public street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such
public street.
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9-6-9: CARRYING ARTICLES. Any person who carries any package, bundle or article
which prevents the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the bicycle handlebars shall be guilty
of an infraction.
9-6-10: RIDING ON SIDEWALKS. Any person fifteen (15) or more years of age who
rides a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the City is guilty of an infraction.