Chapter 19 TRAFFIC *



Section 19-10 Bicycles striking persons prohibited; presumption of fault in accident occurring on sidewalk.

 

     It shall be unlawful for any person to run a bicycle against another. In case any person shall be  struck by any bicycle ridden by another on any of the sidewalks of the city, the rider shall be presumed to be at fault and the burden of proof shall be upon such person to show that the fault was not his. Incapacity to manage the vehicle shall be no excuse or justification for the accident.

 (Code 1958,   22-14)