Bicycle and mobility device to be ridden in the roadway; riding bicycles and motorcycles abreast.
Columbus City Codes § 2173.04
in effect2173.04 - Bicycle and mobility device to be ridden in the roadway; riding bicycles and motorcycles abreast.
(A) Every person operating a bicycle or mobility device upon a roadway shall ride in any bike lane or traffic lane where practicable, obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles and exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(B) Persons riding bicycles, mobility devices, or motorcycles upon a roadway shall ride not more than two (2) abreast in a single lane, except on shared-use paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, mobility device or motorcycles.
(C) 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 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(B); Ord. 1050-77; Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part); Ord. 0950-2008 § 1 (part); Ord. 1987-2008 Attach. 1 (part); Ord. No. 2539-2018, § 2, 9-24-2018)
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