For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AREA. The geographical boundaries within which an operating motorcycle or operating motor-driven cycle can be heard.
MOTOR VEHICLE or VEHICLE. A motorcycle or motor-driven vehicle.
MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.
MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE. Every motorcycle including every motor-scooter propelled by a motor which produces not more than five horsepower, and every bicycle with a motor attached thereto.
NONRESIDENT. Every person who is not a resident of the state.
NONRESIDENT’S OPERATING PRIVILEGE. The privilege conferred on a nonresident by the laws of the state pertaining to the operation by such person of a motor vehicle, or the use of a vehicle owned by such person in the state.
OPERATOR. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on a street or who is exercising control of or is steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle.
RACING OF MOTOR. The sudden acceleration or deceleration of the motor of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
STUNTING. Operating a vehicle in a manner causing it to weave or suddenly change course, or the loss of body contact with the seat by a driver or passenger not for the purpose of safe operation of such vehicle.
TOURING. Any repetitious driving in the same area which causes a disturbance or is done with the intent of calling attention to an operator of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
(2000 Code, § 73.01) (Ord. 817, passed 3-5-1973)