Those bastards!
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Dick Mays <dickmays@...> wrote:
>
> (4/20) Fairfield Police Department Reminds Cyclists Of Bicycle Regulations
> And Laws
>
>
> The Fairfield Police Department would like to remind bicyclists that under
> city ordinance 10.58.010 they must obey the rules of the road just as a
> motor vehicle operator does or they'll receive the same fines. Citations
> cyclists receive are considered "moving violations" and can not only affect
> their motor vehicle driving record but can also cause insurance rates to go
> up. The Fairfield Police Department says that the most common cycling
> violations are failure to obey a traffic light or sign and riding the wrong
> way down a one-way street. Cyclists are also reminded that they must walk
> their bicycles on the sidewalks of the central business district and are
> required to have a proper headlight visible from 300 feet on the front and
> either a red light or reflector visible from the read from a half hour before
> sunset to a half hour before sunrise. If cyclists wish to carry more than
> one rider the bike must be equipped with the proper seat, pedals and
> handlebars. Young or inexperienced cyclists are encouraged to walk their
> bikes across busy streets and everyone is encouraged to wear a bicycle safety
> helmet.
>
