BICYCLES

Huntsville Code of Ordinances ch. 25, art. VIII

in effect

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-421 Definitions.

Sec. 25-421. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Bikeway means any facility that explicitly provides for bicycle travel. There are three classes of bikeways: (1) Bikepath. A bikepath is a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles. (2) Bikelane. A bikelane is a restricted right-of-way designated for the semiexclusive use of bicycles, usually on the street alignment. (3) Bikeroute. A bikeroute is a shared right-of-way designated as a bikeway by signs placed on vertical posts or stencilled on the pavement. Right-of-way may be shared with either or both motor vehicles and pedestrians. (Code 1982, § 14-291)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-422 Rider responsibility.

Sec. 25-422. - Rider responsibility. Every person riding a bicycle upon the streets of this city shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle by the laws of this state declaring rules of the road applicable to vehicles or by the traffic ordinances of this city applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of law and ordinances which by their very nature can have no application. (Code 1982, § 14-300(a))

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-423 Condition.

Sec. 25-423. - Condition. The rider of a bicycle shall be responsible for maintaining his bicycle in a safe mechanical condition. (Code 1982, § 14-300(b))

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-424 Towing.

Sec. 25-424. - Towing. A bicycle operator shall not tow any vehicle or person except that bicycle trailers properly attached to the bicycle which allow for the firm control and braking may be used. (Code 1982, § 14-302)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-425 Riding on sidewalks.

Sec. 25-425. - Riding on sidewalks. Bicycles and tricycles shall not be ridden on the sidewalks of this city unless such sidewalk has been designated as a part of a bikeway. (Code 1982, § 14-306)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-426 Trick riding.

Sec. 25-426. - Trick riding. A person riding a bicycle shall not weave in and out of traffic or ride in an irregular or reckless manner such as zigzagging, stunting or otherwise ride with disregard for his own safety or the safety of others. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle without having at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Code 1982, § 14-308)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-427 Parking.

Sec. 25-427. - Parking. The operator shall not park his bicycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner as to obstruct pedestrian traffic. Bicycles shall not be parked upon the streets in spaces designated for the use of a motor vehicle. (Code 1982, § 14-309)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-428 Warning for safe operation.

Sec. 25-428. - Warning for safe operation. The operator shall give an audible warning whenever necessary to ensure the safe operation of the bicycle; however, the use of a siren or whistle is prohibited. (Code 1982, § 14-313)

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 25-429 Bicycle alterations.

Sec. 25-429. - Bicycle alterations. No bicycle shall be operated upon a street with handlebars so raised that the hands of the operator are above his shoulders while gripping them. Any alteration to extend the fork of a bicycle except by a commercially manufactured fork is prohibited. (Code 1982, § 14-314)

Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH25TRVE_ARTVIIIBIFetched: 11/6/2026