CHAPTER 2 - OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PARKS
Part of the City Code of Riverdale, UT.
The text
6-2-1: - DEFINITIONS:#
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTER: A self-propelled device with at least two (2) wheels in contact with the ground, a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions, a gas or electric motor not exceeding forty (40) cubic centimeters, a deck designed for a person to stand while operating the device, and the ability to be propelled by human power alone.
PUBLIC PARK: Any real property owned or operated by the city of Riverdale for any recreation purpose.
(1985 Code § 12-2-1; amd. 2001 Code)
6-2-2: - VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PARKS:#
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle upon any public park within the city except in the following cases: A.
Upon roadways and parking areas, hard surfaced, or designated for motor vehicle operation.
B.
By a city employee in the course of his employment.
C.
By a person having in his possession written authority signed by a city officer or employee.
(1985 Code § 12-2-2)
6-2-3: - YOUTHFUL CITIZENS OPERATING MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTERS:#
A person younger than sixteen (16) years of age may operate a motor assisted scooter (using the motor) on a two (2) lane city street with a posted speed limit of no more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour when the operator is within fifty feet (50') of his or her parent or guardian. The motor assisted scooter shall be subject to the provisions for bicycles, mopeds or motor-driven cycles found in Utah Code Annotated title 41, chapter 6.
(1985 Code § 12-2-3)
6-2-4: - PENALTY:#
Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. The parent or guardian of a person younger than sixteen (16) years of age are each jointly and severally responsible with the minor for violation of this chapter.
(1985 Code § 12-2-4; amd. 2001 Code)