55-8-171 - Operation of bicycles and play vehicles Penalty Effect of regulations. - Tennessee Statutes

55-8-171. Operation of bicycles and play vehicles Penalty Effect of regulations.

(a)  It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this section and §§ 55-8-172 55-8-177.

(b)  The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit that child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter and chapter 10, parts 1-5 of this title.

(c)  The regulations applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated herein.

[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 71; T.C.A., § 59-872; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.]