As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
MOTORIZED SCOOTER
Any wheeled device, including, but not limited to, the so-called
mini-bikes, mini-choppers, pocket rockets, or motorized skateboards,
that has handlebars and is powered by a gas or electric motor that
is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion
at any speed; but shall not include any motor vehicle, motorcycle,
or motorized bicycle as defined in MGL c. 90, § 1, or personal
mobility assistance vehicles in use by disabled persons, landscaping
and similar equipment, and scooters owned and operated by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts or any subdivision thereof.
SHARED MOBILITY DEVICE (SMD)
A human- or electric-powered vehicle, such as bicycles, scooters,
Segways
® or similar devices, that are
made for quick on-and-off access by pedestrians and which excludes
all registered motor vehicles.
[Added 5-8-2019 ATM by Art. 14]
SMD SHARE PROGRAM
A service in which SMDs are made available for public shared
use to individuals on a short-term basis for a price or free. Services
can be provided either from a specified dock or station location or
may be dockless or free-floating.
[Added 5-8-2019 ATM by Art. 14]
Motorized scooters shall not be operated upon any way, as defined
in MGL c. 90, § 1; shall not be operated upon any sidewalk;
and shall not be operated on any designated bicycle path.
[Added 5-8-2019 ATM by Art. 14]
The Selectboard may adopt regulations for shared mobility devices,
including parking and sharing programs for bicycles, scooters and
other human- or electric-powered shared mobility devices, and provisions
for permits and fees. The Selectboard may amend these regulations
as needed.