OPERATION OF BICYCLES, OTHER HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLES, AND MOPEDS<\/strong>” the Uniform Vehicle Code seems to address “cling ons,” those cyclists, skateboarders and others who hang on to cars, trucks and vans in order to “get a lift” up hill or around town. Section 11-1204 “Clinging to vehicles” answers the question:<\/p>\n(a) No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same or him- or herself to any (streetcar or) vehicle upon a roadway.
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