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11-210. - Motorized Devices.#
(1)
For the purposes of this section, motorized device shall be defined as any device that is motorized and used or designed for transporting persons, and that is not governed by the provisions of State Code or other provisions of the City's ordinance.
(2)
Any minor under sixteen (16) years of age is prohibited from riding such motorized devices unless ridden under the direct supervision of the minor's parent or guardian. For the purpose of this section, parent or guardian shall be that person or persons having lawful custody or control of the minor child. Also, for the purpose of this section, direct supervision shall mean under the immediate control of or in the direct line of sight of the parent or guardian of minor child.
(3)
Any minor under sixteen (16) years of age shall not operate or ride on a motorized device on public land unless the person is wearing properly fitted and fastened United States Department of Transportation safety-rated protective headgear designed for motorized vehicle use.
(4)
A person may not operate a motorized device:
(a)
In a public parking structure;
(b)
On public or private property posted as an area prohibiting such devices;
(c)
On a public highway consisting of a total of four (4) or more lanes designed for regular vehicular traffic;
(d)
On a public highway with a posted speed limit greater than 25 miles per hour;
(e)
At a speed greater than the posted speed limit, but in no case, greater than 25 miles per hour;
(f)
Upon any public sidewalk or pedestrian way; or
(g)
That has been structurally altered from the original manufacturer's design.
(5)
A parent or guardian of any child may not authorize or knowingly permit the child to violate any of the provisions of this section.
(6)
A motorized device may cross a street or highway if the operator comes to a complete stop before crossing, proceeds only after yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic, and crosses at a right angle.
(7)
A person operating a motorized device may do so as an exception to the provisions of this section if an emergency exists, during any period of time and at those locations when the operation of a conventional motor vehicle is impractical or when the operation is directed by a peace officer or other public authority.
(8)
No motorized device shall be ridden after dusk or before dawn.
(9)
The owner of a motorized device or any other person, may not give permission to a person under sixteen (16) years of age to operate or ride the motorized device in violation of this section.
(10)
Any person convicted of a violation of this ordinance shall be subject to the fine amount and severity of punishment contained in the City's Consolidated Bail Schedule, adopted by Resolution of the City Council, per offense.
(Ord. No. 24-12, 10-29-24)