(a) No person shall operate a motorized bicycle upon a street, highway or any public or private property used by the public for purposes of a vehicular travel or parking, unless both of the following conditions are met:
(1) The person is fourteen years of age or older and holds either a valid operator's license or permit authorizing such operation and which is issued by the Ohio Registrar of Motor Vehicles under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4507 or Ohio R.C. 4511.521 or a valid motorized bicycle license issued after the person has passed the test provided for in this section; and
(2) The motorized bicycle is equipped in accordance with the rules adopted under subsection (b) hereof and is in proper working order.
(b) The Ohio Director of Highway Safety subject to Ohio R.C. 119.01 to 119.13 shall adopt and promulgate rules concerning the equipment of motorized bicycles and the testing and qualifications of persons who do not hold a valid operator's license issued under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4507. The test shall include at least a test of vision and knowledge of rules of the road.
(Ord. 83-2260. Passed 7-21-83.)
(c) The person, if he is under eighteen years of age, is wearing a protective helmet on his head with the chin strap properly fastened, and the motorized bicycle is equipped with a rear-view mirror.
(ORC 4511.521)