(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOTORIZED PLAY VEHICLE. Each and every device that, together with its operator, passenger or load, is propelled in whole or in part by means other than human motor power, and that is capable of being operated upon any highway, road, street, parking lot, sidewalk or other property within the Village of Frankfort, including but not limited to electric personal assistive mobility devices as defined in ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 1-117.7 and any and all devices known as or referred to as motorized scooters, motorized skateboards, go-carts, mini-bikes, which are propelled by any type of motor or engine whatsoever and include a platform or other space on which an operator or passenger may ride, but excluding motorized wheelchairs as defined in ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 1-148.3, and vehicles for which certificates of title and registration plates or stickers have been issued by the State of Illinois pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, §§ 1-100 et. seq.
(B) Prohibition.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, ride, use or otherwise control any motorized play vehicle over, across or upon any public road, highway, street, sidewalk, bicycle path, parking or other public property within the village, except as may be directed by any sworn law enforcement officer of the village or except as may be necessary or required by any employee of the village duly engaged in the performance of official village business or duties.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, ride, use or otherwise control any motorized play vehicle over, across or upon any private road, highway, street, sidewalk, bicycle path, parking lot or other private property within the village, unless the owner of such private property shall consent thereto.
(C) Impoundment. Any and all motorized play vehicles operated in violation of this chapter may be impounded by the Village of Frankfort Police Department and held as evidence of such violation pending the final disposition of any ordinance violation or other legal proceedings commenced in relation to such violation.
(D) Parental liability. It shall further be unlawful under this chapter for any parent or any legal guardian of any minor to permit, authorize, allow or acquiesce in the operation of any motorized play vehicle by such minor in violation of this chapter or to negligently fail to exercise reasonable care to prevent the operation of any motorized play vehicle by such minor in violation of this chapter. Any parent or any legal guardian of any minor who permits, authorizes, allows or acquiesces in the operation of any motorized play vehicle by such minor in violation of this chapter or who negligently fails to exercise reasonable care to prevent the operation of any motorized play vehicle by such minor in violation of this chapter shall be liable for any and all damages and injuries to persons or property resulting therefrom.
(Ord. 2103, passed 7-19-04)