(A) For purposes of this section, the definition of an ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE is the same definition as previously set forth in § 70.01 of this traffic code and OPERATOR shall refer to the operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(B) An electric personal assistive mobility device shall be equipped with:
(1) Front, rear and side reflectors;
(2) A braking system that enables the operator to bring the device to a controlled stop; and
(3) If operated at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, a lamp that emits a white light that sufficiently illuminates the area in front of the device.
(C) An operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device traveling on a sidewalk, roadway or bicycle path shall have the rights and duties of a pedestrian and shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. An operator shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
(D) Except as provided in this section, no other provisions of the motor vehicle code shall apply to electric personal assistive mobility devices.
(Prior Code, § 371.09) Penalty, see § 71.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see W.Va. Code §§ 17C-10A-1, 17C-10A-2