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f AN ORDINANCE
Amending Title 10, Chapter 9 of the Evanston
City Code, 1979, as Amended, Pertaining to
Bicycle Regulations
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston is
desirous of encouraging bicycle safety in the city by means of
',regulations pertaining to the registration, physical condition
.and manner of operation of bicycles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further believes that
progressive penalties, especially for juveniles, will enhance
awareness of the need for adherence to bicycle safety rules;
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WHEREAS, the Bicycle Safety Compliance Board and the
Bicycle Patrol wereabolished in 1980;
i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
JTHE CITY OF EVANSTON:
SECTION 1• That Title 10, Chapter 9 of the Evanston
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jCity Code, 1979, as amended, be .further amended to read in its
lentirety as follows:
CHAPTER 9
BICYCLE REGULATIONS
SECTION:
Definitions
I10-9-1:
Registration Required; Issuance
110-9-2.:
Bicycle Inspection
I110-9-3:
I10-9-4:
Impounding Unregistered Bicycles
10-9-5:
Operation
110-9-6:
Equipment
110-9-7:
Parking
+10-9-8:
Bicycle Routes
110-9-9:
Rental Agencies
10-,9-10:
Responsibility of Parent
10-9-11:
Penalties
10-9-1: DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply
in the interpretation and enforcement of this
_Chapter.
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ADULT: Anyone sixteen years of age or older.
BICYCLE: Every device propelled by human power
upon which any person may ride having
wheels-Efny two of which are more than
sixteen inches (16") in diameter.
JUVENILE:
ROADWAY:
I FAMILY:
Anyone under the age of sixteen years
of age.
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 vehi-
cular travel.
A unit which conforms to any of the defi-
nitions 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 ($.50),
and shall receive a license upon approval by the licensing
authority pursuant to Section 10-9-3 below. 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
manufacturer's serial number or any number used for registration
or any bicycle license on any bicycle frame.
• ! 110-9-3: BICYCLE INSPECTION: The licensing authority, or any police officer assigned
such responsbility, shall inspect each bicycle before registering
same and shall refuse registration for any bicycle which he
I determines to be improperly equipped or in unsafe mechanical
condition.
1079-4: IMPOUNDING UNREGISTERED BICYCLES: The
Chief of Police shall cause the impounding of
unregistered bicycles and shall retain possession of such
bicycles until satisfactory proof of ownership is received. Upon
receipt of proof of ownership, and evidence of payment of the
registration fee, a permanent registration plate shall be affixed
to the bicycle. Bicycles unc.l--aimed by owner may be disposed of
pursuant to Section 9-7-3 of the City Code.
10-9-5:
OPERATION:
(A) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall
be granted all the rights and be subject to all of the
duties applicable 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.
(C) Any person may operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk except
in the business districts. Such persons shall yield the
right-of-way to any pedestrian, shall give an audible
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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.
(F). No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed or in a reck-
less 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.
10-9-6:
EQUIPMENT:
(A) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake or brakes
in good working order which will enable the operator to stop
the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of 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 500 feet to the
front; and such bicycles -hall also be equipped with a red
reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
(C) A bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any
person use upon a bicycle, any siren or whistle.
10-9-7: PARKING: No person shall park any bi-
cycle in such a manner as to constitute a
hazard to pedestrians, traffic, or property.
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10-9-8: BICYCLE ROUTES: The Traffic Engineer by
and with the consent of the City Council is
authorized to designate certain streets or portions thereof as
bicycle routes. Upon such designation, signs shall be erected
giving notice thereof. No person may ride upon a street, roadway
or sidewalk upon which is posted a sign prohibiting bicycle
traffic.
1.0-9-9: RENTAL AGENCIES: A rental agency shall
not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless
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;the rental agency properly registers the bicycle, attaches a
(license thereto, and such bicycle is equipped with the equipment
required for safe operation.-
10-9-10: RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENT: The parent or
• guardian of any juvenile shall not permit said!
11uvenile to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance. The
!parent shall cooperate with the Police Department in attending any
ispecified bicycle safety programs sponsored by the Police
;Department with said juvenile violator in his care.
;10-9-11: PENALTIES: Any person who violates any
of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
1.subject to the following penalties:
(A) For the first offense:
1. The adult violator .may be reprimanded in writing by the
Chief of Police and/or be required to attend a bicycle safety
program.
2. For violators under the age of 16 a letter of reprimand
shall be addressed to the offender and the parents/guardian
of the offender. Both the offender and parent may be
required to attend a bicycle safety program.
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±(B) For the second offense:
1. The adult violator may be required to attend a bicycle
safety program and/or be subject to a fine in accordance with.
the motor vehicle laws.
2. The juvenile violator may be summoned to police
• headquarters, accompanied by parents or guardian, for a
1 hearing. At the discretion of the Chief of Police the
bicycle may be ordered impounded by the offender's
! parents/guardian or impounded by the Police Department for
seven (7) days and then surrendered to parents/guardian of
the juvenile offender.
1(C) For three or more violations:
1. Adult offenders may be subject to a fine in accordance
with motor vehicle laws, provided said fines are not less
than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and no more than one
hundred dollars ($100) for each violation; and/or impoundment)
of the bicycle for fourteen (14) days.
2. Juvenile offenders may be subject to impoundment of the
bicycle by the Chief of Police for fourteen (14) days.
j 3. At the expiration of the impoundment period the bicycles
i may be surrendered to adult offenders and to parents/guardian-
of juvenile offenders.
SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage,
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;approval, and publication in the manner provided by law..
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