A. For purposes of this chapter, motorized play vehicle means a coaster, motorized vehicle, or motorcycle type vehicle that is self-propelled or has a motor or engine, gas, electric, or any other alternatively fueled device, and which resembles or simulates a real motorized vehicle or motorcycle type vehicle. Examples include, but are not limited to, pocket bikes, mini-bikes, go-karts, miniature race cars, and miniature motorcycles.
B. No motorized play vehicle may be operated on a roadway, highway, city right-of-way, public sidewalk, bicycle path, or shared-use path.
C. No motorized play vehicle may be operated on any private property of another without the written permission of the owner, the person entitled to immediate possession of the property, or the authorized agent of either.
D. The parent, guardian, or legal custodian of any minor shall not authorize or knowingly permit such minor to violate any of the provisions of this section. If a sanction is imposed upon a minor who is found to be in violation of this section, the parents or legal guardian having custody or control of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for payment of the sanction, whether or not the parents or guardian knew of, or anticipated, a violation of this section.
E. A violation of this section shall be a civil traffic offense punishable by a sanction as fixed by the Court of no more than $200 per violation.
(Ord. 13-1094, passed 5-28-2013)