Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Safety›Article III — Offenses Against Health and Safety
Jackson Municipal Code Ch. 9.28 Miscellaneous Provisions
Jackson Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Jackson
Cite as: Jackson Municipal Code Chapter 9.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.28.010. Bicycle riding.¶
A. Any person who rides bicycles upon any public sidewalk situated within the city business district is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any persons to ride more than two abreast upon any public street situated within the city.
C. No person operating a bicycle upon any city street shall permit any person to ride as a passenger, other than upon or astride a separate attached seat. If the passenger is a minor weighing forty pounds or less, the seat shall have adequate provision for retaining the minor in place and for protecting the minor from the moving parts of the bicycle.
D. No person shall operate a bicycle on any city street in a manner which constitutes trick riding or exhibitionist functions preventing the operator from safely controlling and stopping the bicycle and supporting it in an upright position.
E. The penalty for violations of this section shall be as prescribed in Section 1.20.010, Misdemeanor.
(Ord. 9 §21, 1906; Ord. 342 §3, 1973; Ord. 456 §1, 1981)
§ 9.28.015. Skateboards, coasters—Prohibited.¶
A. It is unlawful for any person or party to operate, ride or use, skateboards, roller skates, coasters, toy vehicles or similar device, on or within any public roadway, sidewalk, pathway or other public service or activity area not clearly designated or otherwise authorized for such use.
B. The penalty for violations of this section shall be prescribed in Section 1.20.010, Misdemeanor.
(Ord. 518 §1, 1987)
§ 9.28.020. Expectorating.¶
It is unlawful and a misdemeanor to expectorate on the floor of any public building, or on any sidewalk in the city. The penalty for violations of this section shall be as prescribed in Section 1.20.010.
(Ord. 9 §47, 1906; Ord. 24 §4, 1906; Ord. 334 §2, 1973)
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