Fayette Penalty for Violation ordinance (§ 375.080)
Chapter 375: Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
In short: Riders 17 or older who break the bicycle rules face a fine of $5 to $25, and police may impound a younger rider's bicycle for up to 5 days.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person seventeen (17) years of age or older who violates any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If any person under seventeen (17) years of age violates any provision of this Chapter in the presence of a Police Officer, said officer may impound the bicycle or motorized bicycle involved for a period not to exceed five (5) days upon issuance of a receipt to the child riding it or to its owner.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 375.080
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.