Sec. 14-254. - Pedicabs.
(a) Definition. As used in this section, the term "pedicab" means a device with three or more wheels which is pedaled by one individual and is used for, or is capable of, transporting passengers in seats or a platform. This definition shall not include the following:
(1) A bicycle built for two where the operators are seated one behind the other;
(2) The operation of a bicycle with trainer or beginner wheels affixed thereto;
(3) A wheelchair or other vehicle with the purpose of operation by or for the transportation of a handicapped person; or
(4) A tricycle built for a child or an adult with a seat for only one operator and no passenger.
(b) Applicability of section. For the purposes of this chapter, pedicabs shall be deemed vehicles, and every operator of a pedicab upon a highway shall be subject to the sections of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle except those that by their nature can have no application.
(c) Brakes required. It shall be unlawful to operate a pedicab on a street, alley, sidewalk or public highway of the city unless it is equipped with a braking system in sufficient working order to control and stop the movement of the pedicab.
(d) Lamps required if used at night. It shall be unlawful to operate a pedicab on a street, alley, sidewalk or public highway of the city at night, unless it is equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of at least 300 feet to the front, and with at least two reflex mirrors or lamps on the rear, each exhibiting a red light visible under like conditions from a distance of 200 feet to the rear.
(e) Operation on sidewalks. It shall be unlawful to operate a pedicab upon the public sidewalks in the city.
(Code 1985, § 14-107)
