§ 66-201. Definitions.

Adult means any individual 18 years of age or older.

Child means any individual less than 18 years of age.

Helmet means properly fitted protective headgear that is not structurally damaged and that conforms to the standard of the American National Standards Institute, the American Society for Testing and Materials, Snell Memorial Foundation or any federal agency having jurisdiction over bicycle helmets, as applicable, at the time of the manufacture of the helmet.

Motor assisted scooter shall have the same meaning assigned by V.T.C.A., Transportation Code ch. 551, and means a self-propelled device with:

(1)

At least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation;

(2)

A braking system capable of stopping the device under typical operating conditions;

(3)

A gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters;

(4)

A deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while operating the device; and

(5)

The ability to be propelled by human power alone.

Parent means the natural or adoptive parent or court-appointed guardian or conservator of a child.

Public way or public property means real property owned, leased or controlled by a political subdivision of the State of Texas, a governmental entity or agency, or similar entity, or any property that is publicly owned or maintained or dedicated to public use, including but not limited to, a path, trail, sidewalk, alley, street or highway, and a public park facility.

Wearing a helmet means that the person has a helmet fastened securely to his/her head with the straps of the helmet securely tightened in the manner intended by the manufacturer to provide maximum protection.

(Ord. No. O-2005-014-04, § 2, 4-25-05)