CHAPTER 06 Title 9 Bicycles
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: Penalty
9-6-1: DEFINITIONS: The following terms whenever used in this chapter shall
have the meaning ascribed below:
BICYCLE: Every vehicle propelled exclusively by human power
upon which person may ride having two tandem wheels,
except scooters and similar devices.
A way established, marked, and signed specifically for
BICYCLE PATH:
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.
The privilege of immediate use of a bicycle path or
RIGHT OF WAY:
bicycle route.
VEHICLE: Every device in, upon, or by which any person or
property is or may be transported 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
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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, shall be 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 shall be 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 shall be 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 intersection 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 shall be guilty of an infraction.
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: PENALTY: Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be
deemed an infraction and shall be subject to penalties prescribed for such violations
under section 1-4-2 of this code, subject to the provisions of Idaho Code 18-111 and 18-
113A. Each day of the violation shall be considered a separate offense and shall be
punishable by separate fines as provided for herein.
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