§ 66-202. Restrictions and prohibitions for motor assisted scooters; penalty for violation.

(a)

Restrictions and prohibitions on locations of use.

(1)

It is unlawful for any child to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter on any path, trail, alley, street or highway within the city, except on paths and trails set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or on a sidewalk.

(2)

It is unlawful for a parent to allow or permit a child to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter on any path, trail, alley, street or highway within the city, except on paths and trails set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or on a sidewalk.

(3)

A parent whose child operates or rides a motor assisted scooter in violation of subsection (1) is presumed to have allowed or permitted the child to do so.

(4)

It is unlawful for any adult to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter on any road or street for which the posted speed limit is more than 35 miles per hour. The motor assisted scooter may cross a road or a street at an intersection where the road or street to be crossed has a posted speed of more than 35 miles per hour.

(b)

Penalty. A person who violates any provision of subsection (a), above, shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.00.

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