10.28.020 Operation of motorized foot scooters.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter or other motorized wheeled recreational device:
1. On any city street unless such person is sixteen years of age or older with a valid driver’s license;
2. With a passenger in addition to the operator;
3. On any city street with a maximum speed limit above twenty-five miles per hour, unless the device is operated within a designated bicycle lane;
4. On any city property that is not a city street;
5. In any park;
6. Upon the Coal Mines Trail, any bicycle path or trail that is not a designated bicycle lane, or upon any unpaved equestrian, hiking or recreational trail;
7. Upon Progress Path or any other paved trail or path that is not a designated bicycle lane;
8. Upon any sidewalk, except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property; or
9. On any posted private or public property.
B. Any person operating a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device shall obey all the rules of the road, as well as the instructions of official traffic control signals, signs, and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
C. No motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device shall be ridden or operated in a negligent or unsafe manner but shall be operated with reasonable regard for the safety of the operator and other persons. For purposes of this section:
1. To operate in a negligent manner means the operation of a motorized foot scooter or other wheeled recreational device in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
2. Operation of a motorized foot scooter in excess of fifteen miles per hour shall be prima facie evidence of operation in a negligent manner.