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Title 4 — PUBLIC SAFETY

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)

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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)

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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)

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4-1.04 - Riding on sidewalks.

No person shall operate a bicycle on a sidewalk within the City.

(§ 3, Ord. 10-1)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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