301.18 INTERSECTION.

   "Intersection" means:

   (a)   The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

   (b)   Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of the divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. If an intersecting highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of the highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.

   (c)   The junction of an alley with a street or highway, or with another alley, shall not constitute an intersection.

(ORC 4511.01(KK))

301.19 LANED STREET OR HIGHWAY.

   "Laned highway" means a highway the roadway of which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.

(ORC 4511.01(GG))

301.20 MOTOR VEHICLE.

   "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power or power collected from overhead electric trolley wires, except motorized bicycles, road rollers, traction engines, power shovels, power cranes and other equipment used in construction work, and not designed for or employed in general highway transportation, hole-digging machinery, well-drilling machinery, ditch-digging machinery, farm machinery, trailers used to transport agricultural produce or agricultural production materials between a local place of storage or supply and the farm when drawn or towed on a street or highway at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less, threshing machinery, hay-baling machinery, agricultural tractors and machinery used in the production of horticultural, floricultural, agricultural, and vegetable products, and trailers designed and used exclusively to transport a boat between a place of storage and a marina, or in and around a marina, when drawn or towed on a street or highway for a distance of no more than ten miles and at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less.

(ORC 4511.01(B); Ord. 11-1994. Passed 1-18-94.)

301.21 MOTORCYCLE.

   "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle other than a tractor having a saddle for the use of the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles known as "motor-driven cycle," "motor scooter," or "motorcycle" without regard to weight or brake horsepower.

(ORC 4511.01(C))

301.22 ELECTRONIC BICYCLE; MOTORIZED BICYCLE.

   “Electronic bicycle” or “e-bike” means a two-wheeled device that has handlebars, a seat, and pedals designed to be operated similar to a bicycle, and is powered by electricity. The electricity is stored on board in a rechargeable battery.

(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)

   “Motorized bicycle” means any vehicle having either two tandem wheels or one wheel in the front and two wheels in the rear, that is capable of being pedaled, and is equipped with a helper motor of not more than 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement which produces no more than one brake horsepower, and is capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour on a level surface.

(ORC 4511.01(H))

301.221 ELECTRIC SCOOTER.

   “Electronic scooter” or “e-scooter” means a two-wheeled device that has handlebars, a floor board, designed to be stood upon when operating and is powered by electricity. Some devices of this type are equipped with a seat, but none has operable pedals. The electricity is stored on board in a rechargeable battery.

(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)

301.222 MOBILITY DEVICE.

   “Mobility device” means small mobility devices, such as an e-scooter, e-bike or other similar device. A mobility device does not include those designed solely for use by a child, those used as assistive mobility devices by persons with disabilities, or those defined as an electric personal assistive mobility device.

(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)

301.223 SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE AND BICYCLE VENDOR.

   “'Shared mobility device and bicycle vendor” means an entity approved to use/occupy the public right-of-way for offering shared mobility devices, such as a bicycle, scooter, e-bike, e-scooter, or any other mobility device, to subscribers on a fee basis subscription for short-term rental in point-to-point trips.

(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)

301.225 MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR.

   "Motorized wheelchair" means any self-propelled vehicle designed for, and used by, a person with a disability and that is incapable of a speed in excess of eight miles per hour.

(ORC 4511.01(EEE); Ord. 11-1994. Passed 1-18-94.)