Riding Bicycle on Sidewalk., Chapter 10. Traffic and Vehicles, Municipal Code, Code of Ordinances, West Allis

(a)

Pursuant to Sec. 346.94(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the operation of bicycles upon a sidewalk is permitted in the City, except in the following locations:

[Ord. O-2013-0050, 11-5-2013]

Sidewalks in the Central Business District along West Greenfield Avenue, from South 70 Street to South 76 Street.

This exception shall not apply to bicycles when operated by children under the age of twelve (12) years old.

The person operating a bicycle on a sidewalk shall follow all other applicable rules of the road.

(b)

Every bicycle being operated on a sidewalk and passing a pedestrian proceeding in the same direction shall be equipped with a device such as a horn, bell or buzzer to give the audible signal required by Sec. 346.804 of the Wisconsin Statutes, or the bicyclist shall verbally inform the pedestrian that the pedestrian is going to be passed and on which side.

(c)

The penalties set forth in Sec. 346.82 of the Wisconsin Statutes shall apply to violations of this section.