[Adopted 5-4-2004 by Ord. No. 127-04]
A.
As used in this section, a "motorized scooter" shall
mean any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, is designed to he
or she 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 population. A "motorcycle" and a "motorized
bicycle" as defined in MGL c. 90, § 1, are not "motorized
scooters."
[Amended 6-3-2014 by Ord. No. 100-2014]
B.
No person 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 of invitees or licensees or on any public property,
schools, playgrounds or parks within the City.
C.
No person, owner, lessee or person who has under his
or her custody, care or control a motorized scooter shall allow or
permit any person to operate a motorized scooter on any way or on
any sidewalk apparent 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 City.
[Amended 6-3-2014 by Ord. No. 100-2014]
D.
Any person violating this article shall be punished
by payment of a fine to the City of Fitchburg in the amount of $300.
Such fines shall be recovered by indictment or complaint in the District
Court. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
E.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by
the City's police officers.
