Chapter 22 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS*
ARTICLE II. SIDEWALKS
Sec. 22-28.4. Required safety equipment.
(a) Where practicable, every non-motorized wheeled vehicle shall be
provided with brakes and a bell, horn or other device for warning and signaling.
All persons operating, riding or using a non-motorized wheeled vehicle shall
give a signal of approach by sounding a suitable bell or horn if necessary to
avoid injury to others.
(b) All persons under the age of sixteen (16)
operating, riding or using a non-motorized wheeled vehicle must wear a
protective helmet which meets the minimum Maryland State standards of testing
and safety inspection. All persons operating or using non-motorized wheeled
vehicles at city facilities must adhere to all required safety requirements
applicable thereto.
(c) This section shall be enforced by the issuance of a
warning that informs the offender of the requirements of this section and
provides educational materials about bicycle helmet use. (Ord. No. G-03-22,
12-18-03)
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