§ 26-257. Restricted use; parental responsibility.

(a)

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.

(b)

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.

(c)

It is presumed that a parent allowed a child to operate or ride a motor-assisted scooter in a restricted or prohibited area.

(d)

It is unlawful for any adult to operate or ride a motor-assisted scooter on any public way or public property 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.

(Ord. No. 04-26, § 2(B), 4-5-2004)