Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, it shall not be an offense for any person licensed to operate a motor vehicle within the State of West Virginia, to ride, operate, or otherwise use a motorized scooter upon a designed parade route, when such person is a duly registered and recognized participant in any such permitted parade, provided that such motorized scooter riding or operation occurs in conjunction with said parade.
(Passed 6-8-04.)