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Council to review bicycle rules after officers cite sidewalk riding; 'Joe's Law' repeal proposed
Summary
Council members discussed repealing a local ordinance that restricted riding bicycles on sidewalks and asked the police chief and city solicitor to provide input. Members noted the Ohio Revised Code governs bicycle operation and some city code provisions may be redundant.
Ironton councilors discussed repealing local restrictions on where bicycles may be ridden after police cited a resident for riding in the street rather than on the sidewalk.
A proposed repeal (listed as "repealing City Of Firestone codified ordinance 4 74.06") was placed on the agenda for discussion. Councilmember Nathan (referred to as "Nate" in the transcript) asked…
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