Use of permanent seat required; carrying excess persons forbidden.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 11-24-6
in effectSec. 11-24-6. - Use of permanent seat required; carrying excess persons forbidden.
A. A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, except for a certified police cyclist who is performing duties that require riding in a side dismounting position.
B. No bicycle shall be used at any time to carry more persons than the number for which it has been equipped per person in terms of seats and handlebars, with the exception of properly installed child carriers with hand and foot protection.
(Code 1967, § 10-7; Code 1985, § 21-201; Ord. No. 2155, § 1, 5-20-1975; Ord. No. 5352, § 1(21-201), 5-11-2010)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11-24BI_S11-24-6USPESERECAEXPEFOFetched: 10/28/2026
