6-13-3: TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY TO PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES, E-BIKES, AND E-SCOOTERS:

   A.   Requirements: Every person who operates a bicycle, E-bike, or E-scooter upon a roadway, public parking lot, sidewalk, bike path, bike lane, or other public vehicular rights-of-way in the City shall be granted the same rights and subject to the same responsibilities applicable to a motor vehicle operator by the laws of the State of Idaho, and the provisions of this title not in conflict with and as authorized under title 49, Idaho Code; except where provisions of those laws and ordinances by their very nature can have no application to bicycles, E-bikes, or E-scooters, or where portions of this Chapter direct otherwise.

   B.   Exemptions:

      1.   Any peace officer, as defined in Idaho Code Title 19, Chapter 51, operating a bicycle, E-bike, or E-scooter in the course and scope of his official duties is exempt from the requirements of subsection A of this section, if the bicycle, E-bike, or E-scooter is being operated under any of the following circumstances:

         a.   In response to an emergency call.

         b.   While engaged in rescue operations.

         c.   In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.

      2.   This subsection does not relieve a peace officer from the duty to operate a bicycle, E-bike, or E-scooter with due regard for the safety of all persons. (Ord. 28-18, 8-21-2018; amd. Ord. 20-23, 7-11-2023)