§ 82-265. Hazardous activities and special rules.

(a)

Paths are for transportation and public recreation by the various groups of permitted users. No individual or group shall engage in hazardous activities on the paths and streets and those areas accessible by the public. Such hazardous activities, and the special rules pertaining to them, include but are not limited to the following:

(1)

Racing of any form, except for special events approved by the city.

(2)

Blocking of public access, except for special events approved by the city.

(b)

No prohibited users as defined in section 82-264 shall use the path system for any purpose whatsoever.

(c)

Loitering or parking on recreation paths or streets is prohibited.

(d)

Normal rules of the road shall apply to the recreation paths. For instance, when approaching oncoming path users, each user shall move to his right side of the path. Passing shall be on the left side of the paths.

(e)

Pedestrians should be given due consideration and reasonable right-of-way by other users of the recreation paths to ensure them safe passage. A warning or announcement shall be given by operators of carts and other users of the recreation paths, such as bicyclists and skaters, when approaching pedestrians from the rear. This warning or announcement may be verbal, but it is recommended that bicyclists and cart operators equip their vehicles with a warning device such as a horn or bell. Each user of the recreation paths shall be considerate of the safety and welfare of other users, and dangerous conduct will not be tolerated.

(f)

All laws and ordinances relative to alcohol and its use, including open container laws, which apply to traffic on the streets of the City of Fayetteville, also apply to the recreation paths and to motorized carts.

(g)

All litter shall be deposited in the receptacles provided along there creation paths or retained by the path user for proper disposal later. Littering on the recreation paths shall be subject to the fines and penalties as littering on the streets.

(Ord. No. 0-3-07, art. 2, 1-18-07)