For the purpose of this subchapter 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 cycle.
"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, every motor-driven scooter, or every bicycle with motor attached, with less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement.
"MOTOR-DRIVEN SCOOTER." Every electric or gas driven board or other device or object having wheels, utilizing a platform, with or without a seat, which is propelled by some type of motor, or other similar motor-driven vehicle for which the State of Illinois does not issue a title document, and does not issue license plates or registration documents.
"NONRESIDENT." Every person who is not a resident of the State of Illinois.
"NONRESIDENT'S OPERATING PRIVILEGE." The privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of the State of Illinois pertaining to the operation by that person of a motor vehicle, or the use of a vehicle owned by such person, in the State of Illinois.
"OPERATOR." Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
"RACING OF MOTOR." Sudden acceleration or deceleration of the motor of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
"STREET." The entire width between boundary lines of every way, including alleys publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic.
"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, and 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.
('77 Code, § 72.001) (Ord. 67-0-005, passed 2-27-67; Am. Ord. 2004-O-062, passed 9-28-04)