(A) Definition. For the purpose of this subchapter, MOTOR DRIVEN or ELECTRIC CYCLES, SCOOTERS or SKATEBOARDS are defined as any motorcycle, motor scooter, motorized pedal cycle, or motor driven skateboard with less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement; or electric scooter, electric pedal driven cycles or electric driven skateboard; or any vehicle as defined by ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 §§ 1-145.011 or 1-148.2 as amended.
(B) Prohibition. No person shall operate motor driven or electric cycles, scooters or skateboard upon any public or private street, public sidewalk, parking lot, bike path or public park.
(C) Penalty. A motor driven or electric cycle, scooter or skateboard operated in violation of this subchapter shall be subject to a $30 fine.
(D) Exemptions.
(1) Any police vehicle, fire vehicle, city-owned vehicle or vehicles owned by any other governmental unit driven by an employee of such governmental unit in the course of his or her duties shall be permitted to operate any motor driven or electric cycle, scooter or skateboard on any public or private street, parking lot, sidewalk, bike path or public park as may be necessary in the performance of his or her duties.
(2) Motorized wheelchairs as defined by ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 1-148.3 as amended are exempt from the prohibitions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2005-42, passed 6-20-05)