Ordinance No. 1301
AN ORDINANCE CREATING and ENACTING 10.36.040 and 10.36.050 OF THE TORRINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, 2025 REVISIONS, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BICYCLES – HUMAN POWERED SCOOTERS/SKATEBOARDS – ELECTRIC BICYCLES – POWERED SCOOTERS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRINGTON WYOMING:
Section 1: That Section 10.36.040 and section 10.36.050 be created to read as follows:
Sec. 10.36.040. Penalty for Violations under Chapter 10.36
1. A person who violates any of the provisions set forth in this chapter, shall, upon conviction, be fined in a sum not to exceed $750.00 for each offense, plus the costs of prosecution.
Sec. 10.36.050. Alternate Penalty for Violations under Chapter 10.36 by Juveniles under 16 Years of Age.
1. At the discretion of the officer who observed the violation and is issuing the citation, a juvenile under 16 years of age who violates any of the provisions set forth in this chapter may be required to appear in the Torrington Municipal Court with their parent or guardian, and upon conviction be fined a maximum of $25 for each offense, plus the costs of prosecution.
a. If a juvenile is cited under this section, the citing officer will contact the juvenile’s parent or legal guardian and notify them of the citation and the corresponding court date.
b. If the violation is under 10.36.030, the Torrington Municipal Court may allow for the purchase of a DOT or CPSC certified helmet for use by the juvenile, in lieu of fines and costs of prosecution, so long as the purchase of the helmet is proven by receipt and the helmet is shown to the Court.
This ordinance was passed and approved by the City Council on December 2, 2025. The entire ordinance is available for viewing Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM at City Hall located at 436 East 22nd Ave., Torrington, WY.
Public Notice No. 9502 published in The Torrington Telegram on December 10, 2025.
