(A) No child under the age of 14 years shall operate a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle without written permission from a parent or guardian.
(B) No person shall operate a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances then existing.
(C) The operator of a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter or motorized play vehicle who is approaching a street, sidewalk, bicycle lane, unpaved trail or multiuse path in order to cross such, shall yield the right-of-way to all other users. The operator shall dismount and walk the motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter or motorized play vehicle across the street, sidewalk, bicycle lane, unpaved trail or multiuse path.
(D) No operator of a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle shall allow passengers when the motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle is in operation or motion.
(E) No person operating or riding upon a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle shall attach themselves or the motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle in any manner to any other vehicle.
(F) No personal shall operate a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle while carrying any package, bundle, or article which prevents the operator from keeping both hands upon the steering mechanism at all times.
(G) No person, other than the owner, shall operate a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle without the written permission of the owner.
(H) No person shall operate a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle that has been altered from the original manufacturer’s design.
(I) No person shall operate a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle in a crosswalk.
(J) No operator of a motorized skateboard, electric miniature scooter, or motorized play vehicle shall transport extra fuel in a separate container or alter the fuel reservoir from the original manufacturer's design. This prohibits physically attaching fuel packs or containers to the operator's person.
(K) Motorized skateboards, electric miniature scooters, and motorized play vehicles may only be operated between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(Ord. O2021-005, passed 2-17-21)