(A) Definition. For the purposes of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOTOR-DRIVEN SCOOTER. Any electric or gas-driven scooter, motor-driven cycle or other similar motor-driven vehicle for which the state does not issue a title document and does not issue license plates or registration documents.
(B) Operation restricted. No person shall operate a motor-driven scooter upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, parking lot, hike path, park or on any other public property.
(C) Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the prohibitions contained in this section:
(1) Any police vehicle, fire vehicle, municipal vehicle, special district vehicle, state vehicle, county vehicle or forest preserve vehicle operated by an employee in the course of his or her normal duties;
(2) Motorized wheelchairs. For purposes of this section, a MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR means any motorized vehicle designed for use by a person with disabilities; and
(3) Electric personal assistive mobility devices, as defined in 625 ILCS 5/1-100 et seq.
(Prior Code, § 72.03) (Ord. 04-O-1806, passed 7-7-2004; Ord. 04-O-1815, passed 10-6-2004)