For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning:
Vehicle.
A self-propelled vehicle, including:
(1) 
Motor vehicle, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 541.201(11), as may be amended;
(2) 
Motor-assisted scooter, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551.351(1), as may be amended;
(3) 
A golf cart, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551.401, as may be amended;
(4) 
A neighborhood electric vehicle as defined by Texas Transportation Code Section 551.301, as may be amended;
(5) 
A motorcycle, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551.201(9), as may be amended;
(6) 
An all-terrain vehicle, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551A.001(1) as may be amended;
(7) 
Off-highway vehicle, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551A.001(1-d) as may be amended;
(8) 
Recreational off-highway vehicle, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551A.001(5) as may be amended;
(9) 
Pocket bike or mini motorbike, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551.351(2), as may be amended.
The term “vehicle” does not include:
(1)
An electric bicycle, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551.107 as may be amended;
(2)
An electric personal assistive mobility device, as defined by Texas Transportation Code section 551.201 as may be amended; or
(3)
A child’s electric powered toy with an electric motor capable of producing two-brake horsepower or less; or
(4)
A wheelchair or other electric assistive devices designed to provide enhanced mobility to physically disabled persons.
(Ordinance 2022-04-02 adopted 4/5/22)
(a) 
A person shall not be in violation of section 11.05.002 when crossing a sidewalk or trail, perpendicular to the sidewalk at the point a driveway crosses the sidewalk – for the purpose of entering or exiting the driveway.
(b) 
Authorized personnel shall not be in violation of section 11.05.002 when operating an emergency vehicle on a trail or sidewalk.
(c) 
Authorized personnel shall not be in violation of section 11.05.002 when operating city-owned vehicles on a trail or sidewalk for the purpose of performing their duties as an employee or contractor of the city.
(Ordinance 2022-04-02 adopted 4/5/22)
(a) 
Any person violating any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each time that a provision of this article is violated shall constitute a separate offense. An offense under this division is a misdemeanor.
(b) 
The penalty provisions imposed under this article shall not preclude the city from filing suit to enjoin the violation. The city retains all legal rights and remedies to it pursuant to local, state and federal law.
(Ordinance 2022-04-02 adopted 4/5/22)