(A) Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GO-KART. An amusement ride vehicle controlled or driven by patrons specifically designed for and run on a fixed private course.
GO-PED. A two-wheeled scooter with a gasoline powered engine, operating in a standing position which has no seat and no pedals and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.
MOTORIZED SCOOTER or MOTOR SCOOTER. Any vehicle not having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground.
PORT EVERGLADES JURISDICTIONAL AREA. As defined in the interlocal agreement pursuant to F.S. Chapter 163, between the City of Hollywood, Florida; the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; the City of Dania, Florida; and Broward County, Florida, dated May 6, 1994.
RETAIL BUSINESS CUSTOMER. A person who buys or rents a go-ped, motorized scooter, or go-kart or is in actual physical control of or who is operating any of these vehicles.
(B) Any retail business that loans, rents or sells go-peds, motorized scooters or go-karts shall notify, in writing, persons buying or renting such vehicles of the state laws pertaining to the operation and ownership of such vehicles and the applicable state law penalties for violating any of the applicable state laws. As a condition precedent to the sale or rental, the retail business customer shall sign a form acknowledging that the retail business customer has read the form and will comply with the special conditions relating to the sale, loan or rental of a go-ped, motorized scooter or go-karts. The forms shall be accessible at all times for inspection by any representative of the Hollywood Police Department.
(C) Any retail business that loans, rents or sells go-peds, motorized scooters, or go-karts shall post a sign visible to all customers/patrons setting forth that the purchase or rental requires the user of the go-ped, motorized scooter, or go-kart to comply with F.S. Chapters 316 and/or 320.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any retail business to loan, lease, rent, or sell any motor scooter, motorized scooter, or go-ped for use on any city street, roadway, sidewalk, or on any other private property that the public has the right to travel by motor vehicle within the city. This prohibition shall include those city-owned streets, roadways, and sidewalks lying within the Port Everglades Jurisdictional Area.
(Ord. O-2006-15, passed 5-3-06; Am. Ord. O-2019-07, passed 3-20-19)