§ 6.18.020. Scope.

(a)

The provisions applicable to bicycles in this chapter shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway, upon any street, upon any roadway, upon any sidewalk (unless otherwise provided in this chapter), upon any bicycle lane or any bicycle path, subject to those exceptions stated herein.

(b)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a peace officer, a fireman, an emergency medical technician certified pursuant to chapter 450B of NRS, or an employee of a pedestrian mall, hotel/casino or private security company, who operates a bicycle while he is on duty in uniform, is not required to comply with any provisions of the Reno Municipal Code relating to the operation of a bicycle while on duty in uniform if he:

(1)

Is responding to an emergency call or the peace officer is in pursuit of a suspected violator of the law; or

(2)

Determines that noncompliance with any such provision is necessary to carry out his duties.

(c)

The provisions of subsection (b) do not:

(1)

Relieve a peace officer, fireman, emergency medical technician or employees of pedestrian malls, hotel/casino security or private security companies from the duty to operate a bicycle with due regard for the safety of others.

(2)

Protect such a person from the consequences of his disregard for the safety of others.

(d)

As used in this section, "pedestrian mall" means an area including portions of one or more streets or alleys that has been set aside for use primarily by pedestrians and to which access by motor vehicles is prohibited or restricted. The term includes all improvements and appurtenances thereto that are designed to be used primarily for the movement, safety, convenience, enjoyment, entertainment, recreation or relaxation of pedestrians.

(Code 1966, § 8.64.030; Ord. No. 4656, § 1, 7-9-96; Ord. No. 4810, § 1, 10-28-97)