(A) For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“MOPED.” A motorized vehicle with two or three wheels that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or a battery powered motor, and if powered by an internal combustion engine, has the following:
(a) An engine rating of not more than two horsepower and a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters;
(b) An automatic transmission; and
(c) A maximum design speed of not more than 25 miles per hour on a flat surface.
“MOTORIZED VEHICLE.” Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled device that has handlebars, is designed to be stood upon or seated upon by the operator; and any four-wheeled device that is not required to have a license plate under the rules and regulations set forth by the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles; and is powered by a motor, either gas, diesel, electric, solar or any combination thereof, that is capable of propelling the device, with or without human propulsion, at a speed of more than 15 miles per hour. Any additions or modifications to these devices will not alter its basic nature and will not render the provisions of this chapter inapplicable. This definition shall not be interpreted to include any device designed for use as transportation by a person with physical disabilities, and which is actually used for that purpose.
“POCKET BIKE.” Any wheeled device ridden by a person or used as transportation, powered or assisted by any on-board power source, either gas, diesel, electric, solar or any combination thereof, other than the rider’s own physical efforts, that has a handlebar height of 30 inches or less, measured from the highest point of the handlebar, or a seat height of 24 inches or less, as measured from the highest point of the horizontal seat surface actually designed to bear the weight of the rider. Any additions or modifications to these devices will not alter its basic nature and will not render the provisions of this chapter inapplicable. This definition shall not be interpreted to include any device designed for use as transportation by a person with physical disabilities, and which is actually used for that purpose.
“TRAFFIC AUTHORITY” or “TRAFFIC COMMISSION.” The City Traffic Commission.
(B) Whenever any words and phrases used in this chapter are not defined in this code but are defined in the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, such definitions shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases.
('75 Code, § l5-1) (Am. Ord. 2005-6394, passed 11-14-05; Am. Ord. 6672, passed 5-14-12)
Statutory references:
Statutory definitions, see IC 9-13-2-1 et seq.