MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTER: | A. A self-propelled device with: 1. At least two (2) wheels in contact with the ground; 2. A braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions; 3. An electric motor not exceeding two thousand (2,000) watts or other motor providing equivalent power; 4. Either: a. Handlebars and a deck design for a person to stand while operating the device; or b. Handlebars and a seat designed for a person to sit, straddle, or stand while operating the device; and 5. A design for the ability to be propelled by human power alone; and 6. A maximum speed of twenty (20) miles per hour on a paved level surface. B. Motor Assisted Scooter does not include: 1. An electric assisted bicycle; 2. Any power-driven device used by individuals with mobility disabilities for the purpose of locomotion; or 3. A motor-driven cycle. (Ord. 56-20, 2020) |
A driver of a motor assisted scooter shall be subject to all laws that apply to the operation of a bicycle. Drivers are also prohibited from operating a motor assisted scooter while consuming any alcoholic beverage or while under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree that renders the driver incapable of safely driving a vehicle within the city as set forth in section 12.24.100 of the Salt Lake City Code or section 41-6a-502 of the Utah Code. (Ord. 56-20, 2020)
A. Motor assisted scooters shall not be operated on any sidewalk on which a bicycle may not be operated;
B. Motor assisted scooters may not be operated in a manner contrary to signs, traffic control devices, or other devices governing movement, traffic, or other activities.
C. Any motor assisted scooter that is not in use must be secured to a permitted dock rack or corral or otherwise placed as required below:
1. Motor assisted scooters may not, at any time, for any reason, impede the free flow of pedestrian traffic.
2. Motor assisted scooters may not be temporarily placed or left in the following areas in such a way as to impede the normal operation of such areas or the free flow of pedestrians and traffic:
a. Any multi-use path;
b. Any vehicle travel lane;
c. Any vehicle parking space;
d. Any UTA TRAX or FrontRunner boarding platform;
e. Anywhere that impedes safe access to or egress from a UTA bus;
f. Within fifteen (15) feet of any building access or egress, including driveways;
g. Within thirty (30) feet of any ADA ramp or access of any kind;
h. Anywhere that impedes the use of an existing docking station or corral for motor assisted scooters or other mobility devices.
i. Any areas in which leaving a motor assisted scooter is prohibited pursuant to regulations promulgated by the city transportation director.
3. Motor assisted scooters placed or otherwise left in violation of the requirements of this section may be relocated or impounded at the motor assisted scooter owner's expense. (Ord. 56-20, 2020)