Earlier editions: 2026-09
Fowler Municipal Code Ch. 1 Bicycles
Fowler Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fowler
Cite as: Fowler Municipal Code Chapter 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
4-1.01 - Roadways: Use of right-hand sides.¶
Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right-hand side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(§ 2 (a), Ord. 10-1)
4-1.02 - Riding two abreast.¶
Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(§ 2 (b), Ord. 10-1)
4-1.03 - Use of bicycle paths.¶
Whenever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.
(§ 2 (c), Ord. 10-1)
4-1.04 - Riding on sidewalks.¶
No person shall operate a bicycle on a sidewalk within the City.
(§ 3, Ord. 10-1)
4-1.05 - Use of seats.¶
No person propelling a bicycle shall ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.
(§ 1 (a), Ord. 10-1)
4-1.06 - Number of persons limited.¶
No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which such bicycle is designed and equipped.
(§ 1 (b), Ord. 10-1)
4-1.07 - Emerging from alleys, driveways, and buildings.¶
The operator of a bicycle emerging from an alley, driveway, or building, upon approaching a sidewalk or the sidewalk area extending across any alley-way, shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians approaching on such sidewalk or sidewalk area and, upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such roadway.
(§ 5, Ord. 10-1)
4-1.08 - Clinging to vehicles.¶
No person riding upon any bicycle shall attach such bicycle or himself to any vehicle upon a roadway or street.
(§ 6, Ord. 10-1)
4-1.09 - Carrying packages.¶
No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(§ 7, Ord. 10-1)
4-1.10 - Speed.¶
No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing.
(§ 4, Ord. 10-1)
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