Village of
Fall River, Wisconsin

• 6-2-7 Snow removal
• 7-1-1 Dog/Car License
• 7-1-2 Rabies Vaccination Required
• 7-1-6 Pet restrictions
• 7-1-7 Impound animal
• 7-1-8 Dog/cat bite
• 7-1-9 Dangerous animals
• 7-1-10 Animal Feces
• 7-1-13 Protected animals
• 7-1-19 Limit dogs/cats
• 10-1-36 Winter Parking
• 10-5-8 Junk vehicle / Appliance

Sec. 10-2-5           General Bicycle Regulations.

1. Parental Responsibility. No parent or guardian of any child shall authorize or knowingly permit such child to violate any of the provisions of Sections 10-2-3, 10-2-4 and this Section.
2. Street Operation.
3. Unless preparing to make a left turn, every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway carrying two-way traffic shall ride as near as possible to the right edge of the unobstructed traveled roadway. On one-way roadways, the operator of the bicycle shall ride as near as possible to the right edge or left edge of the unobstructed traveled roadway. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, allowing a minimum of three (3) feet between his bicycle and the vehicle.
4. Every person when operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride such bicycle in single file.
5. It shall be unlawful for any person riding upon a bicycle to cling to or attach himself or the bicycle to any other moving vehicle upon a street or highway.
6. No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. Infant seats are permitted if securely attached to the frame at the top mount and to the axle and frame at the rear bottom mount and if provided with hand holds, foot rests, foot guards and safety belt. The use of a backpack for carrying an infant is permitted. Persons are not permitted to be located on pack for carrying an infant is permitted. Persons are not permitted to be located on a bicycle in front of the operator of the bicycle.
7. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the safe operation of the bicycle with at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.
8. No rider of a bicycle shall remove both hands from the handlebars or feet from the pedals, or practice any acrobatic or fancy riding on any street.
9. Whenever a usable path for bicycle has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.
10. No person may operate a bicycle or moped upon a roadway where a sign is erected indicating that bicycle riding is prohibited.
11. Bicycle Parking. No bicycle shall be parked in front of or adjacent to any commercial establishment unless the bicycle is parked on the sidewalk parallel to the street and as close as possible to the curb. No person shall leave a bicycle at such a place or in such a way as to create a hazard to pedestrians, automobile operators or to anyone else.
12. Required Equipment. Every bicycle, when operated upon a highway, shall be equipped with a brake adequate to control the movement of and to stop such vehicle whenever necessary. Such brake shall be maintained in good working order at all times.
13. Display of License. Valid license stickers must be displayed on the bicycle so that it is clearly visible.
14. Bicycles Not to be Pulled by Moving Vehicles. No person riding upon a bicycle shall cling or attach himself or his bicycle to any other moving vehicle upon a street or highway, nor shall the operator of any such bicycle tow or draw any coaster wagon, sled, person on roller skates, toy vehicles or any other similar vehicle on such highway.
15. Speed. No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions or in excess of any posted speed limit.
16. Operation on Sidewalks.
17. No person over the age of ten (10) shall ride or propel any bicycle upon any public sidewalk or thoroughfare of the Village set apart for pedestrians, except bicycles having wheels sized twenty (20) inches or under. This exception shall not apply to twenty (20) inch or under bicycles designed or modified to BMX specifications.
18. No person shall ride or propel any bicycle upon any public street, alley, boulevard or sidewalk of the Village in such manner as to interfere with the rights of other person using such street, alley, boulevard, or sidewalk.

Sec. 10-2-2           Lighting and Other Equipment.

No person shall operate a bicycle upon a highway unless equipped as required in Sec. 347.81. Wis. Stats.