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Section 19-9 Use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, all terrain vehicles, mini-motorcycles, and other similar devices restricted. (a) Where prohibited. The use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and similar devices shall be prohibited on any roadway or sidewalk within the corporate limits of the City of Thomasville: (1) Where the volume or speed of the vehicular traffic or the width of the roadway or sidewalk renders the roadway or sidewalk unsafe or unsuitable for the use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and similar devices. Unless otherwise prohibited, an individual may ride a bicycle on any roadway which is generally used by motor vehicle traffic (2) In any portion of the city zoned as a commercial district (C-1, C-1A, and C-2), unless the owner of property in that zone authorizes the use of scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and similar devices, and has posted a sign thereon indicating the authorization. Bicycles may be used on such property so long as the use of the bicycle is for transportation purposes only. Otherwise, the use of bicycles for “ramp jumping” and similar activities unrelated to transportation is prohibited on such property. (3) In any city park, city owned property or other public area which has not specifically been designated and posted as an area where the use of scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and similar devices, as specified, is allowed. Bicycles may be used on such property as long as the use of the bicycle is for transportation purposes only. Otherwise, the use of bicycles for “ramp jumping,” racing and similar activities unrelated to transportation is prohibited. (b) Yield right-of-way. Notwithstanding their status as pedestrians, users of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and similar devices on roadways or sidewalks shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicular traffic and to all other pedestrian traffic upon the roadway or street and shall otherwise obey all applicable traffic laws, rules and regulations. (c) Rights and duties. Users of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades and similar devices in authorized areas shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to other pedestrians. (d) Limitation on operation. No more than one person shall operate or ride on a bicycle, scooter or similar device at one time, with the exception of bicycles specifically designed for two riders and adult bicyclists riding with children in attached seats designed for children. (e) Prohibited Activities. The use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades and similar devices in a reckless, disruptive, or unsafe manner is prohibited. A reckless, disruptive or unsafe manner is defined as riding at excessive speed; performing or practicing stunts; causing noise which disrupts people; riding with undue regard for the safety of others; or riding in a manner that causes damage to public property or private property. (f) Other vehicles prohibited. The operation of all terrain vehicles (“ATV”) and mini-motorcycles, also known as “pocket rockets” or “pocket bikes,” may not take place in the city or any street, roadway, public property or private property open to the public, including, but not limited to, parking lots and similar locations where members of the public may be expected to be present. (g) Vehicles used by the physically impaired. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the use of motorized devices used by the physically impaired for transportation purposes. (h) Authority to establish written regulations. The Chief of Police or his designee is authorized to establish all written regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
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