For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Terms used in this chapter not specifically defined shall have the meanings as set forth in the Uniform Act regulating traffic on highways, IC 9-13 et seq.
MOPEDS.
(1) Any two- or three-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, or by both, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following:
(a) An engine rating of not more than two horsepower and a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters (50 cc);
(b) An automatic transmission; and
(c) A maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour on a flat surface.
(2) The term SCOOTER shall be interchangeable with the term MOPED. Specifically excluded from the definition of MOPED are the following:
(a) Any two- or three-wheeled vehicle exceeding the above specifications and deemed to be a motorcycle required to be registered with and by a state bureau of motor vehicles.
(b) An electric personal assistive mobility device presently defined in IC 9-13-2-49.3.
(c) An off-road vehicle, otherwise known as all-terrain vehicle (ATV), presently defined in IC 14-8-2-185, and required to be registered by the Department of Natural Resources under IC 14-16-1.
POCKET BIKE. Also referred to as a POCKET ROCKET.
(1) Any wheeled device ridden by a person or used as transportation, powered or assisted by any on-board power source other than the rider’s own physical efforts that has a handlebar height of 30 inches or less, measured from the highest point of the handlebar, or a seat height of 24 inches or less, as measured from the highest point of the horizontal seat surface actually designed to bear the weight of the rider.
(2) Specifically excluded from the definition of POCKET BIKE are the following:
(a) Any two- or three-wheeled vehicle deemed to be a motorcycle required to be registered with and by a state bureau of motor vehicles.
(b) An electric personal assistive mobility device presently defined in IC 9-13-2-49.3.
(c) An off-road vehicle, otherwise known as all-terrain vehicle (ATV), presently defined in IC 14-8-2-185, and required to be registered by the Department of Natural Resources under IC 14-16-1.
ROADWAY. Any highway, road, public way, street, or alley and shall include any street designated as a parkway, boulevard, place, avenue, or other similar designation, all of which are within the City of Connersville corporate limits.
(Ord. 5248, passed 4-4-11)