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--- (11) --- State Law reference— Bicycles generally, G.L. 1956, §§ 31-19-1—31-19-19; authority of city to regulate bicycles, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(8).
Sec. 18-421. - Definition.#
As used in this article, the word bicycle means and includes any bicycle, tricycle, tandem bicycle or any other similar vehicle, unless the context indicates to the contrary.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-421)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
State Law reference— State law definition, G.L. 1956, § 31-1-3(1).
Sec. 18-422. - Application of general traffic laws.#
Every person propelling a bicycle in any public highway or in any public park, square, street, lane or alley in the city shall have, except as provided in this article, the same rights and be subject to the same restrictions and duties as provided with regard to the use of other vehicles as set forth in this chapter.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-422)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-19-3.
Sec. 18-423. - Method of riding to ensure control of bicycle.#
No person riding any such bicycle shall remove his feet from the pedals except in case of accident or for the purpose of braking or dismounting. Every person riding any bicycle shall at all times keep at least one hand upon the handlebar and, except as aforesaid, both feet upon the pedals in order to retain complete control of such bicycle.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-423)
Sec. 18-424. - Riding, etc., upon sidewalk or footwalk.#
No person shall ride, propel, move or trundle any bicycle upon any sidewalk or public footwalk in the city, unless it is for the purpose of necessarily crossing the footwalk.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-424)
Sec. 18-425. - Leaving on sidewalk or footwalk.#
No person shall allow any bicycle belonging to him or under his care to stand or remain on any sidewalk or public footwalk.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-425)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-19-13.
Sec. 18-426. - Lost and unclaimed bicycles.#
(a)
Time limit. The chief of police of the city shall hold in his possession for a period of not less than 60 days each bicycle, tricycle or tandem bicycle, the owner of which is unknown to him. During such period, he shall surrender such to the owner thereof upon proof of ownership satisfactory to him.
(b)
Notice of sale. After such 60-day period, the chief of police shall prepare a list of all unclaimed bicycles and submit such list to the city treasurer. The treasurer shall, at a time and place to be determined by him, sell such unclaimed bicycles at public auction, first giving notice of such sale by once publishing notice of the date, time and place thereof in any newspaper having general circulation in the city, such notice to be published at least seven days in advance of such sale.
(c)
Bidding procedure. Each bicycle shall be sold to the highest bidder who shall at once pay the full price therefor by cash, certified or cashier's check or its equivalent. There shall be a limit of one bicycle purchased by any one individual per auction.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 18-427)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-19-3.