§ 2173.08 — Reckless operation; control, course and speed

2173.08 - Reckless operation; control, course and speed.

(A) No person shall operate a bicycle or mobility device : (1) Without due regard for the safety and rights of pedestrians and drivers and occupants of all other vehicles, and so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets or sidewalks or any other public or private property; (2) Without exercising reasonable and ordinary control over such bicycle or mobility device; (3) In a weaving or zigzag course unless such irregular course is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law; (4) Without keeping at least one hand upon the handle grips; (5) At a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing. (B) 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.

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