BICYCLE OFFENSES

1. Riding a bicycle on sidewalk in business district.
2. Riding a bicycle on sidewalk where prohibited by bearing the legend__________
3. Failure to register bicycle.
4. (Operate) (ride) upon a (bicycle) (side car) (trailer) (child carrier) (seat) (device attached to a bicycle) without a helmet (under the age of 18).
5. As a parent permit a child, to- wit: name of child to ride upon a (bicycle) (side car) (trailer) (carrier) (device attached to a bicycle) without wearing a helmet.
6. As a dealer sell a (bicycle) (bicycle side car) (trailer) (child carrier) without a written statement to the purchaser about the terms of Division 3, Chapter 45 of City Code.
7. As a dealer lease a bicycle without first (providing a helmet for the use of a child who will ride upon the bicycle) (determining that a child who will ride upon the bicycle had a helmet available).
8. Running a stop sign - bicycle.
9. Red light - bicycle.
10. Fail to yield right-of-way emerging from (driveway) (alley) (building) (private road) while operating a bicycle.
11. Improperly riding on a bicycle.
12. Carrying more passengers than bicycle is equipped to carry.
13. Operating a (bicycle) (coaster) (roller skates) while clinging to a vehicle.
14. Operating a bicycle on wrong side of street.
15. Failure to operate a bicycle as near as practicable to the right curb.
16. No brake on a bicycle.
17. No headlight at night - bicycle.
18. No rear reflector at night - bicycle.

ALL OF THESE OFFENSES CARRY UP TO A MAXIMUM FINE OF $200.00

 

Bicyclists Are Drivers

When you ride a bike in traffic, you are a driver. You must follow the rules of the road, give signals, obey signs and lights, yield the right of way and keep a sharp lookout for danger-just like car drivers do. To help you be a lawful and safe bicyclist, the following laws are listed for you to study, learn, and obey.

1. Obey all traffic signs and signals.

2. Warn other traffic when stopping or turning by giving required hand signals with the left hand and arm in the following manner: (see image on right)

3. Always ride as near to the right side of the road as possible and in the same direction as motor vehicles.

4. Be careful when passing parked vehicles or vehicles traveling in the same direction.

5. Not more than two bicycles may be driven side by side. (It is safer to ride single file.)

6. Do not ride double except on bicycles built for two persons.

7. Ride only upon the bicycle's regular seat.

8. Do not hitch to motor vehicles or streetcars.

9. Do not carry packages that will prevent keeping at least one hand on handlebars.

10. Always be alert for traffic from all directions.

11. Before leaving a driveway, alley, or w~'en crossing a street or road, STOP, look both ways and wait for motor vehicles and pedestrians to pass.

12. Let pedestrians go first at street crossings and on sidewalks.

13. Get off the street or road and STOP when you hear the sirens of emergency vehicles.

14. Do not race with others on a public street or road.

15. Do not play riding games in the street or roadway.

16. Always keep your bicycle in good condition. Every bicycle shall have:
a. Brakes that will skid the braked wheels on dry, level, clean pavement.
b. When used at nighttime, the bicycle must have a white light on the front which can be seen at least 500 feet.
c. When used at nighttime, the bicycle may have a red taillight when can be seen at least 500 feet and must have a red reflector visible for 300 feet.

17. Wear your "crash helmet". A bike helmet could safe your life.

18. It is suggested that the parents or owners drivers license number be engraved on the bicycle frame. The serial number should be recorded to assist in finding stolen bicycles. ~ EXAMPLE: TX 00000000

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