(a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat, if designed for two (2) persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator.

    (b) No person shall ride a motorcycle on any street without having his hands upon the handlebars, nor shall any person ride a motorcycle upon any sidewalk, walkway or footpath within the city.

(Code 1964, §§ 12.365, 12.370)

     State law reference(s)--Similar provisions, RSMo. § 300.345.