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Sec. 16-381. - Motorized scooters.#
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized device on any public sidewalk or street. For the purposes of this section, a "motorized scooter" means a device that is: (a) designed to allow operation while the operator is standing on the device; and (b) powered by an internal combustion engine that is capable of propelling the device and operator without human propulsion.
This section includes, but is not limited to, motorized scooters and similar toy vehicles. It specifically excludes: (a) registered motorized scooters designed for seated operation; (b) electric personal assistive mobility devices, including Segways; and (c) motorized wheelchairs.
Any person convicted of willfully violating this article shall be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00 and/or a requirement to perform community service for a total time not to exceed 20 hours over a period not to exceed 30 days, during times other than his or her hours of school attendance and/or employment. Each violation of this section shall be a separate infraction.
(Ord. No. 2004-25, 8-25-04)