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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.)

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• 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

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