§ 2173.07 — Bicycle or mobility device yields right-of-way to pedestrians

2173.07 - Bicycle or mobility device yields right-of-way to pedestrians.

(A) Any person who may lawfully operate a bicycle or mobility device upon a sidewalk or shared-use path consistent with Section 2173.10 of the Columbus City Code shall: (1) Yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian upon a sidewalk or shared-use path or a crosswalk. (2) Give a timely and audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian upon the sidewalk or shared-use path. (B) Any person operating a bicycle or mobility device upon a roadway shall give a timely and audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian upon the roadway. (C) Nothing in this section requires a bicycle or mobility device operator to use a marked bike lane. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one (1) predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two (2) or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(ORC 4511.55; Ord. 1579-72; Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part); Ord. 0950-2008 § 1 (part); Od. 1987-2008 Attach. 1 (part); Ord. No. 2539-2018, § 2, 9-24-2018)