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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE NO. 64-~~ Page 5 (e) No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk upon or along which signs have been erected by authority of the Chief of Police prohibiting such bicycle riding. (~ Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk or street, such person shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass a pedestrian or another bicycle. 'T'his audible signal must be given only by a bell or other warning device capable of giving an audible signal but in no event shall a siren or whistle be used for signaling purposes. Said signal shall be given at a distance in such a manner as not to startle a person or persons lasing over- taken and passed (g) It shall be unlawful to ride a bicycle across or through an intersection when crossing a through street. Such intersections are to be crossed by walking the bicycle across or through the intersection. (h) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, the person before overtaking and passing a blind person carrying a white cane shall dismount and overtake or pass on foot. (i) When a bicycle is operated on the street, the operator shall give :hand signals before turning, changing lanes, or stopping. Such signals shall conform with the Motor Vehicle Laws of Ohio. (j) Every rider of a bicycle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any vehicle upon any roadway, sidewalk, or bicycle path, or endangering the life, limb or property of any person while in the lawful use of the streets, sidewalks, or any other private or public property. Section 373.16 Riding on Bicycles (a) A person operating a bicycle shall not ride other than astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto, nor carry any other person upon such bicycle other than upon a firmly attached and regular seat thereon, nor shall any person ride upon a bicycle other than upon such a firmly attached and regular seat. (b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (c) No person shall engage in trick riding or operate a bicycle without both hands upon the handle grips except when necessary to give the hand signals required herein, or while carrying packages, bundles, or articles, at which time at least one hand must be kept on the handle bars . Section 373.17 Prudent Speed No person shall operate a bicycle at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing.