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 Cincinnati
 Code of Ordinances
 Title V. TRAFFIC CODE
 Chapter 505. LOAD AND PASSENGERS

  § 505-13. Protective Equipment.  

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  • (a)

    Motorized bicycles.

    (1)

    No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on a street or highway, or be a passenger on a motorized bicycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the head, with the chin strap properly fastened, and using safety glasses or other protective eye device. Such helmet, safety glasses, or other protective eye device shall conform with regulations prescribed and promulgated by the Ohio director of highway safety for motorcycles under the provisions of Section 4511.53 of the Revised Code. **2**

    (2)

    For purposes of this Section, "motorized bicycle" shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 501-1-M2.

    (3)

    For purposes of this Section "street or highway" shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 501-1-S3.

    (b)

    Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards, Roller Skates and In-Line Skates.

    (1)

    No person 15 years of age and under shall operate a bicycle, skateboard, or scooter or ride as a passenger on such device, or wear roller skates or in-line skates, within the city of Cincinnati on any public or non-residential property, unless such person is wearing a protective helmet on his or her head, with the chin strap fastened under the chin. Such helmet shall be fitted to the size of the operator and shall meet or exceed the standards set by ANSI (American National Standards Institute), CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), or SNELL (Snell Memorial Foundation). This ordinance shall not apply to any person riding a bicycle, skateboard or scooter as the operator or passenger or wearing roller skates or in-line skates on any property which is a single family residence.

    (2)

    No person who is 15 years of age and under shall violate Section 505-13B.

    (3)

    The penalty for a violation of this ordinance shall be as follows:

    a.

    First offense: written warning;

    b.

    Second offense: written warning and the juvenile shall view a safety video within 45 days. Failure to view the video within 45 days shall result in a minor misdemeanor citation; and

    c.

    Third and all subsequent offenses: minor misdemeanor.

    If aggravating circumstances are present, such as a traffic accident or a near accident or there are accompanying criminal or traffic charges against the minor, the officer shall issue a citation rather than a warning.

    (4)

    For purposes of this Section "bicycle" shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 501-1-B.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 447-1983, eff. Oct. 21, 1983; a. Ord. No. 346-2003, eff. May 1, 2004)