(A) For the purpose of this section,
MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLES are defined as any motorcycle, motorized scooter, pedalcycle, motorized pedal driven cycle or motorized skateboard (also known as gopeds), whether driven by an electric motor or a fossil-fueled motor with less than 150 cubic centimeter displacement.
(B) No person shall operate a motor driven cycle unless it is equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make a braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement
(C) No person shall operate a motor driven cycle upon any public or private street, public sidewalk, parking lot, bike path or public park.
(D) A peace officer who cites a person for a violation of this section may impound any motor driven cycle used by the person in the commission of the offense. The person or owner may recover the motor driven cycle from the impound, provided upon payment of a fee of $100, a minimum of 24 hours have elapsed after issuance of any citation. This $100 fee includes the costs incurred by the Village to remove the motor driven cycle to the impound.
(E) Exemptions.
(1) Any motor driven cycle operated by any police, fire, village employee in the course of his or her duties shall be permitted to be used upon any public or private street, parking lot, sidewalk, bike path or public park when performing his or her duties.
(2) Motorized wheelchairs and any other motor driven cycle that is specifically allowed on public highways pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code.
(F) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision of this section. Any such person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined an amount not less than $25 nor more than $750 for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. No. 03-2419, passed 7-22-03)