(A) Personal assistive motorized devices, such as motorized wheel chairs, power chairs or scooters specifically designed for people with limited mobility, shall be prohibited on any public right-of-way, including, but not limited to, streets, parking lots, sidewalks, bike paths or other areas open to the public, except when utilized by an individual or individuals described as follows:
(1) Those who have limited mobility, including, but not limited to, the elderly and disabled;
(2) The United States Postal Service to deliver United States mail; or
(3) Government entities for public safety purposes.
(B) (1) When utilized by individuals pursuant to this section, personal assisted motorized devices may be operated on public sidewalks, when utilized in a generally safe manner in such a way that their use does not impede pedestrian traffic.
(2) The speed of any such device may not exceed ten mph.
(C) This section does not apply to motorized wheelchairs, as defined in the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/1-148.3.
(Ord. 2003-12-84, passed 12-1-2003)