A. Definition: For purposes of this section, the term "motor driven scooters" is defined as any electric or gas driven wheeled scooter, cycle or other vehicle for which the state of Illinois does not issue a title document, and does not issue license plates or registration documents.
B. Prohibited Use: No person shall operate a motor driven scooter upon any public street, sidewalk, alleyway or bike path, or within any public parking lot or park, or on any other public property.
C. Exemptions: The following shall be exempt from the prohibitions contained in this section:
1. Any police vehicle, fire vehicle, municipal vehicle, special district vehicle, county vehicle or forest preserve district vehicle operated by an employee in the course of his or her duties.
2. Motorized wheelchairs. For purposes of this section, a "motorized wheelchair" means any motorized vehicle designated for and used by a person with disabilities.
3. Electric personal assistance mobility devices, as defined in section 5/1-117.7 of the Illinois vehicle code 1 .
D. Penalty: Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be fined as provided in the general penalty section 1-3-1 of this code for each offense. (Ord. O-6-05, 2-14-2005)
Notes
| 1 | 1. 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq. |