Chapter 10.16
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR DEVICES
Sections:
10.16.010 Authority to designate no biking, skateboarding and wheeled devices zones.
10.16.020 Riding on sidewalks prohibited – Conditions.
10.16.040 Negligent operation prohibited.
10.16.050 Penalty for violation.
Legislative history: Ord. 84-7.
10.16.005 Definitions.
A. “Bicycle” shall have the same definition as set forth in RCW 46.04.071 and/or 46.04.169, as now or hereafter amended.
B. “Skateboard” shall have its ordinary meaning.
C. “Wheeled devices” shall mean all other wheeled devices, including without limitation roller blades, roller skates, “razors,” motorized foot scooters as defined in RCW 46.04.336 and electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs) as defined in RCW 46.04.1695, each as now or hereafter amended, but excluding electric wheelchairs or similar devices used by the rider because of medical necessity. (Ord. 2025-936 § 1; Ord. 2004-587 § 1)
10.16.010 Authority to designate no biking, skateboarding and wheeled devices zones.
The city manager or his designee is hereby authorized to designate any sidewalks or portions of sidewalks within the city as no biking, skateboarding and wheeled devices zones where such action is appropriate in light of the area, conditions of the sidewalk and/or adjacent roadway, and the amount, differential speed, and congestion level of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The city manager or his designee is authorized to erect signs on or to place any markings deemed appropriate by the city manager or his designee on any sidewalk or roadway designating the same as a no biking, skateboarding and/or wheeled devices zone. (Ord. 2025-936 § 1; Ord. 2004-587 § 1)
10.16.020 Riding on sidewalks prohibited – Conditions.
A. No person shall ride a bicycle, skateboard or wheeled device upon a sidewalk within the city when any portion thereof has been designated and signed as a no biking, skateboarding or wheeled device zone in accordance with MCMC 10.16.010.
B. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle, skateboard and/or wheeled device upon any sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to every pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing every pedestrian. (Ord. 2025-936 § 1; Ord. 2004-587 § 1)
10.16.030 Helmets required.
Any person operating a bicycle, skateboard and/or other wheeled device upon any public roadway shall wear a helmet and shall have the neck or chinstrap of the helmet fastened securely while the motorized foot scooter or other wheeled device is in motion. (Ord. 2025-936 § 1)
10.16.040 Negligent operation prohibited.
No bicycle, skateboard, and/or other wheeled device shall be ridden or operated in a negligent or unsafe manner but shall be operated with reasonable regard for the safety of the operator and other persons.
For purposes of this section, “to operate in a negligent manner” means the operation of a bicycle, skateboard and/or other wheeled device in a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. (Ord. 2025-936 § 1)
10.16.050 Penalty for violation.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall have committed a traffic infraction and shall be assessed a monetary penalty not to exceed $250.00. (Ord. 2025-936 § 1; Ord. 2004-587 § 1. Formerly 10.16.030)