(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, 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 or vehicle 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.
(b) Wheelchairs or a motorized device used by a person with a disability are exempt from the provisions of this article but are subject to the same rules and regulations pertaining to reckless operation, control, course and speed as applied to bicycles and skateboards in Section 373.10(a) and (b) and are subject to the same penalties as provided in said article for violations involving a motorized wheelchair or device designed to aid the handicapped.
(c) However, should the City undertake a "Stand-Up Electric Scooter Program" wherein such scooters will only be active within operating zones tailored and based upon City design then such operation of electric scooters which are subject to the program are not prohibited by this section. Although permitted such scooters are prohibited on sidewalks, parking lots, and areas that are not within the programs operating zones(s). Persons using the scooters must comply with all rules and regulations concerning the program regulations for operating parking, etc. of such scooters including but not limited to participants complying with the pertinent municipal traffic laws and regulations applicable to the operation of bicycles and are subject to the same penalties.
(Ord. 15747. Passed 7-5-22.)