§ 50-205. Harassment of a bicyclist, pedestrian or wheelchair operator.

(a)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them below, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Bicycle means any device upon which a person may ride, which is propelled by human power through a system of belts, chains, or gears, and may include an electric assist motor, and has wheels at least 16 inches in diameter and a frame size of at least 13 inches.

Wheelchair means any manual or motorized device designed specifically for use by a person with a physical disability for means of conveyance.

(b)

No person shall, for the purpose of intimidating or injuring any person riding a bicycle, walking, running, or operating a wheelchair or for the purpose of intimidating or injuring such person's service animal:

(1)

Throw an object, direct a projectile, or operate a vehicle at or in such person's direction or at or in the direction of such person's service animal; or

(2)

Threaten such person; or

(3)

Sound a horn, shout or otherwise direct loud or unusual sounds toward such person or toward such person's service animal; or

(4)

Place such person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; or

(5)

Engage in conduct that creates a risk of death or serious physical injury to such person or such person's service animal.

(c)

Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be punished for that violation by a fine of not less than $50.00, but not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment of not more than 180 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

( Ord. No. 140777, § 1, 10-2-14 )