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Fayette Riding Bicycle on Sidewalks: Limitations: Motorized Bicycles Prohibited ordinance (§ 340.100)

Chapter 340: Miscellaneous Driving Rules

In short: No bicycles on sidewalks in a business district and no motorized bicycles on any sidewalk; on other sidewalks, yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

A. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district.

B. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.

C. No person shall ride a motorized bicycle upon a sidewalk.

Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 340.100

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.