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1. What are the rules about riding a bicycle in Rittman?

Bicyclists must obey all traffic regulations including riding the same direction as traffic. Bicycles are not permitted to operate on the sidewalks in the City of Rittman.

Bicycles are not required to be registered but may be registered at the police department to aid in recovery if lost or stolen.

2. Do I need a license plate for a moped, and how can I get one?

Mopeds, or motorized bicycles, must have a license plate, and their operators must be licensed and follow safety regulations. License plates for mopeds are available at a deputy registrar's office. Ohio recognizes only a few models of "mopeds" as street legal and plateable for use on the roads; view the Approved Moped Models List from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (PDF).

3. Are there any areas prohibited to skateboarders or rollerbladers?

Skateboards or rollerblades are not allowed on public sidewalks or streets except in areas zoned residential and then only on the sidewalks where the safety of pedestrians is not violated.