§ 26-255. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Adult means any individual 18 years of age or older.

Child means any individual under 18 years of age.

Helmet means properly fitted protective headgear that is not structurally damaged and that conforms to the standards of the American National Standards Institute, the American Society for Testing and Materials, the Snell Memorial Foundation or any federal agency having regulatory 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 § 551.301(2), as it exists or may be amended, and includes:

(1)

A self-propelled device with 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 40 cubic centimeters or less;

(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, 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 head with the straps of the helmet securely tightened in the manner intended by the manufacturer to provide maximum protection.

(Ord. No. 04-26, § 2(A), 4-5-2004)