Except as otherwise provided in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:
(a) “Minor” means any person under the age of 18.
(b) “Motor vehicle” means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from the overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
(c) “Motorized scooter” means any non-balancing, tandem two-wheeled device, or three or four wheeled, self balancing device, that has handle bars, is designed to be stood upon or ridden by the operator, and is powered by a motor having a maximum piston displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters or an electric drive motor that is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 25 miles per hour on a flat surface. “Motorized Scooter” does not include a “motorcycle” as defined by W.Va. Code 17C-1-5a, a “motor-driven cycle” as defined by W.Va. Code 17C- 1-5, an “electric personal assistive mobility device” or “EPAMD” as defined by W.Va. Code 17C-1-66, or a wheelchair as defined within.
(d) “Wheelchair,” a motorized or non-motorized wheeled device having a seat or saddle and designed for and used by a person with disabilities.
(Passed 6-8-04.)