Sec. 5-10. Responsibilities of parents, guardians, and legal custodians.

   (a)   The parent, guardian, or legal custodian of any minor shall not authorize or knowingly permit such minor to violate any of the provisions of this article.

   (b)   If a fine is imposed upon a minor who is found to be in violation of this section, the parents or legal guardian having custody or control of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for payment of the fine, whether or not the parents or guardian knew of, or anticipated, a violation of this section.

(Ord. No. 10321, § 1, 9-19-06)

Sec. 5-11. Violation declared a civil traffic violation.

   (a)   Violation of this article shall constitute a civil traffic violation punishable by a mandatory minimum fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00).

   (b)   All complaints for violations of this article shall be issued and adjudicated in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Procedure in Civil Traffic Violation Cases and applicable state and local law.

(Ord. No. 10321, § 1, 9-19-06)

ARTICLE III. ELECTRIC BICYCLES

Sec. 5-12. Definition.

   An "electric bicycle" is defined as a bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor and that meets the requirements of one of the following classes:

   (a)   A "Class 1 electric bicycle" is a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle or tricycle reaches the speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.

   (b)   A "Class 2 electric bicycle" is a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with an electric motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle or tricycle reaches the speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.

   (c)   A "Class 3 electric bicycle" is a bicycle or tricycle that is equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle or tricycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight (28) miles per hour.

(Ord. No. 11582, § 3, 9-5-18)

Sec. 5-13. Applicability of traffic laws; specific rules for electric bicycles.

   (a)   In the City of Tucson, a person riding an electric bicycle is granted all of the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to a bicycle rider under state and local law, including Article I of this Chapter 5, except as otherwise provided herein.

   (b)   Electric bicycles are permitted on bicycle, shared and multiuse paths under the jurisdiction of the City of Tucson, in the same manner as any other bicycle and when operated at posted or regulated speeds, or under twenty (20) miles per hour, whichever is lower.

   (c)   No person under the age of sixteen (16) may operate an electric bicycle. A person under the age of sixteen (16) may ride as a passenger on an electric bicycle designed to accommodate passengers.

   (d)   All electric bicycles shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 C.F.R. Part 1512).

   (e)   All electric bicycles must be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the electric bicycle is traveling in miles per hour.

(Ord. No. 11582, § 3, 9-5-18)

Sec. 5-14. Violation declared a civil traffic violation.

   (a)   Violation of this article shall constitute a civil traffic violation punishable by a mandatory minimum fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

   (b)   All complaints for violations of this article shall be issued and adjudicated in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Court Procedure for Civil Traffic and Civil Boating Violations, as they may from time to time be amended or replaced.

(Ord. No. 11582, § 3, 9-5-18)

ARTICLE IV. SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES