It is unlawful for any person to drive a self-propelled or motorized vehicle, except an electrically propelled wheelchair, in any park, playground, recreational area or athletic field owned or maintained by the city except upon a street or other public thoroughfare therein; provided, that this section shall not apply to construction or maintenance equipment operated by, or under a contract with, the city and within the scope of such operation or contract.
(Prior Code, § 10.50) Penalty, see § 10.99