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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCES-1992-068-O-927/2/92 68-0-92 AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Evanston City Code Regulating the Use of Bicycles NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That, Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Evanston City Code, 1979, as amended, be and hereby is further amended as follows: 10-9-1: DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Chapter: ADULT Anyone sixteen (16) years of age or older. . BICYCLE Every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride having wheels any two (2) of which are more than sixteen inches (16")in diameter. JUVENILE Anyone under the age of sixfeen (16) years of age. ,r ROADWAY The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. FAMILY A unit which conforms to any of the definitions set forth in Section 6-2-4 of the City Code. 10-9-2: REGISTRATION REQUIRED; ISSUANCE: Persons who reside within the City of Evanston and operate their bicycles on the public way shall register their bicycles by making application to the Chief of Police on a form provided by the City and shall pay a fee of fifty cents ($0.50), and shall receive a license upon approval by the licensing authority. The license shall be permanently affixed to the left side of the vertical section of the frame under the seat. Licenses expire upon transfer of ownership, except when the transfer occurs within a family. No person shall wilfully remove, destroy or alter the ;4!ZI T � � •� is ;.r, ' '� • �iY'. .. i... ..NYC , 'A 68-0-92 • manufacturer's serial number or any number used for registration or any bicycle license on any bicycle frame. 10-9-3: UNREGISTERED BICYCLES: The Chief of Police or his designee shall ticket unregistered bicycles. Upon receipt of proof of ownership and evidence of payment of the registration fee, a permanent registration plate shall be affixed to the bicycles and the ticket may be voided. Bicycles unclaimed by owner may be disposed of pursuant to Section 9-7-3 of the City Code. 10-9-4: OPERATION: (A) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all the rights and be subject to all of the duties application to the operator of a vehicle by the laws of this State except as to special regulations in this article and those provisions which by their nature have no application. (B) Every person operating a bicycle upon the roadway at less than normal speed of traffic shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or • edge of the roadway except when passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, when preparing for a turn, or when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. /00 (C) No bicycle riding on sidewalks is permitted in the Central Business District as designated as D1, D21 and D3 districts in the proposed Evanston Zoning Ordinance or in any other business districts where signs prohibiting sidewalk riding are posted . When riding on sidewalks where permitted, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian, and shall have the bicycle under control at all times. (D) The operator of a bicycle shall not suddenly stop, slow down or turn without giving a legal arm signal. A continuous arm signal need not be given if the hand is needed in the control or continuous operation of the bicycle. (E) No bicycle shall be operated if its mechanical condition shall impair the safe operation of the bicycle. • 2 68-0-92 • (F) No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed or in a reckless manner such that the safety of others is endangered. (G) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (H) No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the use of both hands upon the handlebars or obstructs the operator's vision. (I) No person while operating a bicycle shall cling or attach himself or the bicycle to any other moving vehicle or object. (J) No bicycles shall be operated on a public roadway so as to obstruct motor vehicle traffic. (K) No person shall ride a bicycle on a public roadway or sidewalk while using any device which would impede awareness of auditory or visual warning signals. (L) No person shall ride a bicycle on a public roadway • or sidewalk in a reckless manner, such as riding on one wheel or performing any other stunts. 10-9-5: (A) Every bicycle shall•be equipped with a brake or brakes in good wotking order w14ich will enable the operator to stop the bicycle within twenty-five feet (251) from a speed of ten (10) miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. (B) No person may operate a bicycle on a public roadway, bicycle lane, or sidewalk during hours of darkness unless such bicycle is equipped with, or the operator is wearing, a lamp emitting a white light visible at least five hundred feet (5001) to the front; and such bicycle shall also be equipped with a red reflector visible from a distance of five hundred feet (5001) to the rear. (C) A bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a bicycle, any siren or whistle. 10-9-6: PARKING: No person shall park any bicycle in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to pedestrians, traffic or property. 3 0 J • 10-9-7: BICYCLE ROUTES: The Traffic Engineer, by and with the consent of the Gity Council, is authorized to designate certain streets or portions thereof as bicycle routes and/or may prohibit bicycle traffic. Upon such designation, signs shall be erected a giving notice thereof. No person may ride upon a street, roadway or sidewalk upon which is posted a sign prohibiting bicycle traffic. 10-9-8: RENTAL AGENCIES: A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the rental agency properly registers the bicycle, attaches a license thereto, and such bicycle is equipped with the equipment required for safe operation. 10-9-9: RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENT: The parent or guardian of any juvenile shall not permit said juvenile to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter. The parent shall cooperate with the Police Department in achieving compliance with bicycle safety rules with said juvenile violator in his care. 10-9-10: PENALTIES: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to the following penalties: 40 (A) The violator will be given a leaflet on bicycle safety and asked to comply with bicycle regulations. , (B) For violators unddr the age of„sixteen (16), a letter of reprimand shall be addressed to the offender and the parents/guardian of the offender. In addition, a warning or a ticket may be issued, if appropriate. (C) Offenders may be subject to a fine in accordance with motor vehicle laws, provided that said fines are not less than $10.00 and not more than $100 for each violation. 10-9-11: ENFORCEMENT: The Chief of Police and/or his designee has the power and responsibility for the enforcement of bicycle regulations. SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 0 4 68-0-92 SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. Introduced: Adopted: /, Z Approved: I or ATTEST: City Clerk Appralve as to form: N vCbrporati n l-Counsel , 1992 , 1992 5 , 1992 •