§ 12.60.020. Bicycle operation rules—Violation—Penalty.  


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  • It is unlawful to operate a bicycle on any trail within the city in an unsafe, reckless, dangerous or negligent manner. No person shall operate a bicycle in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour, nor in excess of five miles per hour when passing pedestrians or equestrians or when approaching and negotiating a blind turn, nor at a greater speed then is reasonable or prudent. Within city parks, bicyclists can ride on named trails only and are prohibited from operating bicycles off-trail. Bicyclists must obey all posted signs and rules. Bicyclists must call out when passing pedestrians, or other bicyclists and then must pass to the left. Bicyclists must yield to equestrians by calling out and requesting instructions to pass. The City Manager, or his or her designees, shall determine trail accessibility for bicyclists. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction punishable as provided in Chapter 1.28 of this code.

(Ord. No. 13404, § 1, 12-13-2016)