A. Motorized Vehicle Defined: For the purposes of this section, "motorized vehicle" shall mean any device in, upon, or by which any person is or may be transported by engine propelled means, including, but not limited to, automobiles, tractors, mopeds, motorcycles, go-carts, scooters, and snow machines. The term "motorized vehicle" does not include devices propelled exclusively by human power.
B. Designated Right-Of-Way Easement Defined: For purposes of this section, "designated right-of-way easement" shall mean those spaces designated for use as a paved recreational pathway within Blaine County and any adjacent right-of-way.
C. Operation Of Motorized Vehicles Upon Designated Right-Of-Way Easement Prohibited: The operation of motorized vehicles upon any designated right-of-way easement is prohibited and shall be an infraction.
D. Exceptions: The prohibition against motorized vehicles on a designated right of way easement shall not apply to:
1. Motorized wheelchairs used to transport disabled persons, and construction and maintenance equipment authorized by the Blaine County Recreation District;
2. Electric-assisted bicycles (E-bikes) with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than seven hundred fifty (750) watts, provided the electric-assisted bicycle is operated at no more than a maximum speed of twenty (20) miles per hour, unless otherwise posted; and
3. Alternative electric motor vehicles such as electric scooters, electric skateboards, and "one wheels," provided the alternative electric motor vehicle is no more than seven hundred fifty (750) watts and is operated at no more than a maximum speed of twenty (20) miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
E. Penalties: A violation of this section shall be an infraction. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-8-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-05, 10-18-2022)