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CHAPTER 373 Bicycles — Chapter Overview CHAPTER 373 Bicycles Document type chapter Identifier 373 Citation Chapter 373 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 0117cae932b4db7e52c9a04d3e1dfdd0af5af9019a4081f54501c699a5d894c2 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. Document type section Identifier 373.01 Citation § 373.01 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 40f05bc16540e2a42f177edece55be3e6b9ca5b7b38e84010413a5a82b989647 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. Document type section Identifier 373.05 Citation § 373.05 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash f2387045ad32af3a6b9678ead7cffcd557b7ad165d443dcb748744f20ac397eb Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 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Document type section Identifier 373.15 Citation § 373.15 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 0d5b6a7daf4a00742da386326feeb5046d8b971e621e85892cf073aae1b385d6 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Loading... Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. 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Document type section Identifier 373.02 Citation § 373.02 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash dacaaebf77612ff9d1217a06170f898ba24a83308a2a9cf4bf7e6f99100770c6 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.02 DEFINITIONS. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. Document type section Identifier 373.03 Citation § 373.03 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 77c99ab795f8cb23a2186fa38f856e5eb0237e4afeba3bf94a47729c16c665be Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. Document type section Identifier 373.04 Citation § 373.04 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 4a66255f7882b158e7cb0275099b59cfa210b6c3494f6d45cfaaa670fd0a2084 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. Document type section Identifier 373.06 Citation § 373.06 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 84e276ea7d7b5885dbdf6349115be6e3dbc443ce6249748fe2b087d1790048d4 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles CHAPTER 373 Bicycles    REGULATIONS 373.01    Application of regulations. 373.02    Definitions. 373.03    Parent's responsibility. 373.04    Traffic Code application. 373.05    Obedience to traffic control devices. 373.06    Riding on streets. 373.07    Riding on bicycle paths or sidewalks. 373.08    Riding on proper seat; trick riding. 373.09    Emerging from alley or driveway. 373.10    Carrying articles. 373.11    Stolen bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.12    Lamps and other equipment. 373.13    Duty to lock bicycle and/or tricycle. 373.14    Impounding of bicycles and/or tricycles. 373.15   Electric bicycles.      LICENSING 373.20    License required; fee. 373.21    Issuance. 373.22    License plate. 373.23    License plate lost or estroyed. 373.24    Rental agencies. 373.25    Transfer of ownership. 373.99    Penalty.   CROSS REFERENCES Motorized bicycle defined - see TRAF. 374.01 Motorized bicycle equipment - see TRAF. 374.10       REGULATIONS   373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.    These regulations applicable to bicycles and/or tricycles shall apply whenever a bicycle and/or tricycle is operated upon any sidewalk or street or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein. All bicycles and tricycles shall be licensed by the City as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.02 DEFINITIONS.    As used in this chapter:    (a)    "Bicycle." See Section 301.04 (a) of this Code.    (b)    "Tricycle" means a three wheel adult vehicle propelled by human power, having a single front wheel and two parallel rear wheels measuring over twenty inches in diameter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. Document type section Identifier 373.07 Citation § 373.07 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 06284c75e7a104fdf726686d889cbaf2af203657421d588bb3d9995d52a227cd Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.    The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION.    Every person riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of the State, or by the traffic ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.    (a)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall obey the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles unless otherwise directed by a police officer.    (b)    Whenever authorized signs are erected that no right, left or "U" turns are permitted, no person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall disobey the direction of any such sign, except where such person dismounts from the bicycle or tricycle to make any such turn, in which event such person shall then obey the regulations applicable to pedestrians. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ordinances of the City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special regulations in this chapter which, by their nature, can have no application ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. Document type section Identifier 373.08 Citation § 373.08 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 6d234a30518380bab398d281a41807512587ac9742a49d7f1699cdec66b311b1 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 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Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. Document type section Identifier 373.09 Citation § 373.09 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 865fb5c5d116a0c4e12bfb370347fb0c3097eb7164ec9a496701e0efa8a383e0 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. 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Document type section Identifier 373.10 Citation § 373.10 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash d6502a65064ed43d70d70fc7e9965f5899aedaf8491f02a2b24207ce46be72c2 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a street or public way, subject to the following:    (a)    Every person operating a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway shall ride within three feet of the right edge of the roadway when 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 or tricycles upon a roadway shall ride single file in a single lane, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or tricycles.    (c)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street. At no time shall a bicyclist or bicyclist under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (d)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle on the pavement or berm of major streets that are posted as prohibiting bicycle riding. Those posted streets shall be designated by the Director of Public Safety.    (e)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian.    (f)    When a bicycle or tricycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give hand signals before turning, changing lanes or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State.    (g)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing nor in excess of any posted speed limit established within the City.    (h)    No person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any vehicle upon a street.    (i)    No operator shall knowingly permit any person riding upon any bicycle, tricycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach the same or himself to any vehicle while moving upon a roadway, provided, however, that it shall be lawful to tow any disabled vehicle.    (j)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a roadway in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. Document type section Identifier 373.11 Citation § 373.11 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash b4818baafe2f2d85683b673751f80d5ecd620d5132e18b6ca74292cedac303ab Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. Document type section Identifier 373.12 Citation § 373.12 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 8630754c97aa3d76e197b4790f0b9ea7808f6f64bfc71a322cac3e3097cc8c25 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS.    It shall be legal to ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, or public way, or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles and/or tricycles, subject to the following:    (a)    Wherever a designated path for bicycles and tricycles has been provided adjacent to a street, bicycle and tricycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the street.    (b)    Any person operating a bicycle or tricycle may ride upon the sidewalk rather than the roadway when sidewalks are available and not congested with pedestrian traffic. If the sidewalk is congested with pedestrian traffic, the bicycle or tricycle operator using the sidewalk shall walk the bicycle or tricycle. At no time shall a bicyclist or tricycle under the age of seven operate a bicycle or tricycle on a street.    (c)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Director of Public Safety prohibiting such bicycle riding.    (d)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk such person shall yield right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle or tricycle. This audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal, but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Such signal shall be given at a distance and in such a manner as not to startle a person being overtaken and passed.    (e)    No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle across or through an intersection when approaching an intersection on a sidewalk. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle or tricycle across or through the intersection.    (f)    Whenever a person is riding a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane, shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot.    (g)    No person shall park a bicycle or tricycle upon a sidewalk in such a manner so as to interfere with pedestrian traffic or endanger the property of another.       (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. Document type section Identifier 373.13 Citation § 373.13 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 811e5ffd90387c168765c78ad91d175e61080857efa6ee5916109b0df8969b30 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING.    (a)    A person operating a bicycle or tricycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, or carry any other person upon such bicycle or tricycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle or tricycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat.    (b)    No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.    (c)    No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle or tricycle without both hands upon the handle grips, except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. Document type section Identifier 373.14 Citation § 373.14 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash d008d810611b2d13997087f7cff55e1e5b6289b2b1cac5b91bfa654b6dcc631d Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY.    (a)    The operator of a bicycle or tricycle emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley or driveway, yield the right of way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk area and upon entering the street shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such street.    (b)    Every rider of a bicycle or tricycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks or any other private or public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES.    No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article that prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    No person shall steal any bicycle or tricycle or purposely take, ride or operate any bicycle or tricycle without consent of the owner thereof, or buy or conceal any bicycle or tricycle that has been stolen, knowing it to have been stolen. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.    (a)    Every bicycle and tricycle when in use in the night season, shall be equipped with the following:        (1)    A lamp on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front;       (2)    A red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Ohio Director of Highway Safety that shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;       (3)    A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear shall be used in addition to the red reflector;       (4)    An essentially colorless reflector on the front of a type approved by the Director;       (5)    Either with tires with retroreflective sidewalls or with an essentially colorless or amber reflector mounted on the spokes of the front wheel and an essentially colorless or red reflector mounted on the spokes of the rear wheel. Each reflector shall be visible on each side of the wheel from a distance of 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. Retroreflective tires or reflectors shall be of a type approved by the Director. (A.O.)     (b)    No person shall operate a bicycle or tricycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other warning device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle or tricycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use on a bicycle or tricycle any siren or whistle.    (c)    Every bicycle and tricycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the brake wheel skid on dry, level pavement and in addition, such brakes shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 337 of this Traffic Code. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. 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The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. Document type section Identifier 373.20 Citation § 373.20 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 0fc6846eaebfec01aa50f59782f59e09bb75894221e252c20263198852b9afa3 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE.    No bicycle and/or tricycle shall remain unlocked when parked or left standing upon any public street, public sidewalk, public driveway, public playground, public school property or any other public property. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE Ord. 45-88 ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. 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Document type section Identifier 373.21 Citation § 373.21 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 19a089f186bc377eb7b82653b25d982b4df3364449ff04f070889d17d53c1abe Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.21 ISSUANCE. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the Ord. 45-88 ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. Document type section Identifier 373.22 Citation § 373.22 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, 45-88, INANCE, OR Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash b5cecb99fd57ab9723312fd3eacd82e012e0c5c4b02107527ac5c9ab8f432cbc Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES.    (a)    Whenever any person operates a bicycle or tricycle in violation of any section of this Traffic Code, the bicycle and/or tricycle may be seized by any member of the division of Police and the Chief of Police shall have the authority to impound any bicycle or tricycle at the police station. An impounded bicycle shall not be released to a minor.    (b)    When any bicycle or tricycle has been seized and so impounded, notice shall be made forthwith by the officer in charge to the owner of the bicycle or tricycle or, in the event the person is a minor under the age of eighteen years, such notice shall be made to the parent or guardian of the licensee of the bicycle or tricycle. The notice shall contain a full explanation of the reason for seizing and impounding the bicycle or tricycle.    (c)   Any bicycle or tricycle impounded under the provisions of this Traffic Code shall be surrendered to the owner or to the parents or guardian of any minor upon showing sufficient proof of ownership of the bicycle or tricycle, but nothing herein shall relieve the offender of any penalty that may be imposed under the general penalty section of this chapter.    (d)    It shall be the duty of the police officer or the person in charge of records to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the license number and the serial number of the bicycle or tricycle, together with the nature and circumstances of each violation, as well as the disposition of each case. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE ords to keep in an appropriate book or file the names and addresses of all owners of bicycles and tricycles impounded, the name and address of the violator if he is not the owner, the Ord. 45-88 ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. Document type section Identifier 373.23 Citation § 373.23 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, INANCE, OR, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 470b85d3aa90b87b85b2eb8221877b5d70e192482648685dab24718fad927ede Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ord. 45-88 effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. Document type section Identifier 373.24 Citation § 373.24 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, INANCE, OR, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 88236d7730bf659a360a5f43e306549b4edec492c720de611de9a6209a092e81 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ord. 45-88 effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. Document type section Identifier 373.25 Citation § 373.25 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, INANCE, OR, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 31bebdfb944675402acd8cd55e0ad0e0bceec69307c44c601407db507b151865 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ord. 45-88 effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification. 373.99 PENALTY. 373.99 PENALTY. Document type section Identifier 373.99 Citation § 373.99 Ordinances detected S, 116-84, INANCE, OR, 45-88 Original source American Legal Publishing Content hash 31bebdfb944675402acd8cd55e0ad0e0bceec69307c44c601407db507b151865 Skip to main content Search Sitemap Login Select Language Resources Skip to code content (skip section selection) 2025-04 (current) Sheffield Lake Overview Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO CERTIFICATION ROSTER OF OFFICIALS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE CHARTER PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE TITLE ONE - Administration TITLE THREE - Streets and Traffic Control Devices TITLE FIVE - Vehicles TITLE SEVEN - Parking TITLE NINE - Pedestrians, Bicycles and Motorcycles CHAPTER 371 Pedestrians CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.01 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS. 373.02 DEFINITIONS. 373.03 PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. 373.04 TRAFFIC CODE APPLICATION. 373.05 OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. 373.06 RIDING ON STREETS. 373.07 RIDING ON BICYCLE PATHS OR SIDEWALKS. 373.08 RIDING ON PROPER SEAT; TRICK RIDING. 373.09 EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY. 373.10 CARRYING ARTICLES. 373.11 STOLEN BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.12 LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 373.13 DUTY TO LOCK BICYCLE AND/OR TRICYCLE. 373.14 IMPOUNDING OF BICYCLES AND/OR TRICYCLES. 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES. 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE. 373.21 ISSUANCE. 373.22 LICENSE PLATE. 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED. 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES. 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 374 Motorized Bicycles (Mopeds) CHAPTER 375 Snowmobiles, Off-Highway Motorcycles and All Purpose Vehicles PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE OH Sheffield Lake Codified Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH 373.99 PENALTY. CHAPTER 373 Bicycles 373.15 ELECTRIC BICYCLES.    (a)   (1)   The operation of a class 1 electric bicycle and a class 2 electric bicycle is permitted on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or on a shared-use path, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path.       (2)   No person shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle on a path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles or a shared-use path unless that path is within or adjacent to a highway or the Municipality by resolution, ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (3)   No person shall operate a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle or a class 3 electric bicycle on a path that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for nonmotorized use, unless the Municipality by resolution, ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path.       (4)    Subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) of this section do not apply to a law enforcement officer, or other person sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, using an electric bicycle while in the performance of the officer’s duties.    (b)   (1)   No person under sixteen years of age shall operate a class 3 electric bicycle; however, a person under sixteen years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.       (2)   No person shall operate or be a passenger on a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person is wearing a protective helmet that meets the standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials.    (c)   (1)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever operates an electric bicycle in a manner that is prohibited under subsection (a) of this section and whoever violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.       (2)   The offenses established under subsection (c)(1) of this section are strict liability offenses and strict liability is a culpable mental state for purposes of Ohio R.C. 2901.20. The designation of these offenses as strict liability offenses shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense.          (ORC 4511.522) LICENSING 373.20 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.    (a)    No bicycle shall be operated in the City without a license therefor as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be applied for to Clerk of Courts of the City by every owner of a bicycle upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. A license fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts for each license granted. No further license fee shall be charged so long as the ownership of such licensed bicycle does not change.    (b)    No person who is the owner of a bicycle shall be permitted to use such bicycle unless it is licensed in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.21 ISSUANCE.    The Clerk of Courts upon receiving the proper application therefor, is authorized to issue a bicycle license which shall be effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued. The Clerk of Courts shall not issue a license for any bicycle when he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is not the owner of or entitled to the possession of such bicycle. The Chief of Police or someone designated by him shall keep a record of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycle license fees collected by him. A minor, upon making application for a bicycle license, shall furnish to the Chief of Police, or someone designated by him, a certification by a parent or guardian, either upon the application or upon a separate form, that the information stated thereon is true. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.22 LICENSE PLATE.    The Clerk of Courts shall issue a license plate bearing the license number assigned to such bicycle and the name of the City, together with a certificate bearing the name of the owner and the license number and year stamped thereon. The licensee shall cause such license plate to be firmly attached to the bicycle for which issued, in such position as to be plainly visible from the rear thereof. No person shall remove a license plate from a bicycle. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.23 LICENSE PLATE LOST OR DESTROYED.    In the event a license plate is lost or destroyed, the Clerk of Courts if satisfied of such fact, shall issue a new license plate upon the application of the owner of the bicycle for which a fee of fifty cents ($.50) shall be charged. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.24 RENTAL AGENCIES.    A rental agency shall not rent or offer any bicycle for rent unless the bicycle is licensed and a license plate is attached thereto. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.25 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.    Every person buying, selling or giving away a new or second-hand bicycle shall make a report to the Police of every bicycle so purchased, sold or given away by such person, giving the name and address of the person for whom purchased, or to whom sold or given, a description of such bicycle by name or make, and the frame number thereon. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) 373.99 PENALTY.    (a)    Whoever violates any provision of Sections 373.01 to 373.14, inclusive shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and in addition thereto such violator may be prohibited from riding a bicycle and/or tricycle for a period not to exceed six months.      (b)    Whoever violates any provisions of Sections 373.20 to 373.25 inclusive shall for a first offense be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and for each subsequent offense be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.    (c)    Regardless of any other penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter may be punished by having his bicycle or tricycle impounded for a period not exceeding thirty days. (Ord. 45-88. Passed 6-14-88.) Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. Hosted by: American Legal Publishing Back to Code Library Previous Doc Next Doc 0 items available Detected legislative history Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO ORDINANCE NO. 116-84 ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE ordinance, or rule prohibits the use of a class 1 electric bicycle or class 2 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance, or rule authorizes the use of a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path ordinance or rule authorizes the use of a class 1 electric bicycle, a class 2 electric bicycle, or a class 3 electric bicycle on such a path Ord. 45-88 effective so long as the applicant owns the bicycle for which such license is issued ord of the number of each license, the date issued, the name of the person to whom issued, the model and number on the frame of the bicycle for which issued, and a record of all bicycl Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588 Imported automatically by MunicipalWiki. The original publisher remains the authoritative source pending legal normalization and verification.