As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
HIGHWAY
Includes any public way as defined by New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law § 118.
MOTORIZED SCOOTER
A skateboard or like device with two or more wheels and an
upright steering mechanism attached to the front wheel or wheels,
upon which a person or persons may ride propelled by other than muscular
power, except that it shall not include an electrically driven mobility
assistance device or wheelchair as those devices are defined in New
York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 130-a, nor shall it
include any low-speed vehicle as such is defined in New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law § 121-f.
PARKING LOT
Includes those areas defined by New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law § 129-b.
SIDEWALK
Includes those areas defined by New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law § 144.
STREET
Includes those areas defined by New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law § 148.
Any person who violates §
319-11 of this article shall be guilty of a violation and subject to fine not in excess of $150.
This article shall be null and void on the day that statewide
or federal legislation goes into effect, incorporating either the
same or substantially similar provisions as are contained in this
article, or in the event that a pertinent state or federal administrative
agency issues and promulgates regulations preempting such action by
the County of Suffolk. The County Legislature may determine via mere
resolution whether or not identical or substantially similar statewide
legislation has been enacted for the purposes of triggering the provisions
of this section.
This article shall take effect on the 180th day immediately
subsequent to the filing of this article in the office of the Secretary
of State.