§ 26-184. Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles; competitive racing.

(a)

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application.

(b)

Organized, competitive bicycle races may be held on public roads, provided that the sponsoring organization shall have obtained the approval of the chief of police and city traffic director may establish by agreement special regulations regarding the movement of bicycles during such races, or in training for races including, but not limited to, permission to ride abreast and other regulations to facilitate the safe conduct of such races or training for races. The term "bicycle," as used in this division, means a nonmotorized vehicle propelled by human power.

(Code 1982, § 16-69)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 551.101.