It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle in the city unless said bicycle is equipped as otherwise provided in this chapter and unless the bicycle is in safe mechanical condition. Every person riding or operating a bicycle on any street, alley or public place in the city shall be subject to all provisions of the laws of the state and the ordinances of the city applicable to the drivers or vehicles, except the provisions thereof that by their very nature can have no application. (Ord. 3629 §45, 1972).