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Sec. 76-88. - Riding motor vehicle or bicycle on sidewalk; motorized devices on roadways, sidewalks and public property.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Warwick, RI.

Local law · Updated July 8, 2025 · 2,073 sections

The text

(a)

No person shall operate a motor vehicle, a motor-driven cycle or a bicycle upon any sidewalk or footpath in the city. Nor shall any person operate a motorized device as defined in section 76-1 in or upon any roadway, sidewalk, footpath or public property of the City of Warwick, provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit the operation of such motor vehicles as may be duly registered in accordance with state law along any roadway between a public highway and the designated parking area for such public property for the purpose of parking such motor vehicle or returning to such public way.

(b)

When a minor operates a motorized device, the minor's legal guardian shall be legally responsible for the minor's violation of this ordinance.

(c)

Violations of this section may be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00. Each violation of this section mentioned shall be a separate violation punishable as provided herein.

(Code 1971, § 22-79; Ord. No. O-05-28, § II, 9-20-05)