As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
