[Adopted 2002 ATM by Art. 16 (Art. 10, § 25
of the General Bylaws)]
As used in this article "motorized scooter"
shall mean any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, is designed
to be stood or sat upon by the operator and is powered by an electric,
gasoline or alcohol fueled motor that is capable of propelling the
device with or without human propulsion. A "motorcycle" or "motorized
bicycle" as defined in MGL c. 90, § 1 is not a motorized
scooter.
No person under the age of 16 shall operate
a motorized scooter on any way or on any sidewalk appurtenant thereto,
or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or any
place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees,
or on any public property, schools, playground or parks within the
Town. In no event shall anyone be allowed to operate a motorized scooter
on the turf of a playground, park or athletic field.
No person, owner, lessee or person who has under
his/her custody, care or control a motorized scooter shall allow or
permit any person under the age of 16 to operate a motorized scooter
on any way or on any sidewalk appurtenant thereto, or in any place
to which the public has a right of access, or any place to which members
of the public have access as invitees or licensees, or on any public
property, schools, playgrounds or parks within the Town. In no event
shall anyone be allowed to operate a motorized scooter on the turf
of a playground, park or athletic field.
Operation of motorized scooters must follow
all applicable roadway rules and regulations. Reckless operation of
motorized scooters is prohibited.
No person shall operate a motorized scooter
that has been altered in such a manner that allows it to be operated
at a higher rate of speed and/or to produce noise in excess of that
which it was originally designed.
No person shall operate a motorized scooter
or be on a motorized scooter without a safety helmet.
Violations of any section of this regulation
shall result in a fifty-dollar fine for each offense.
