Unregistered, two wheels, with handle grips, powered by a gasoline two-stroke engine. A "motorized bicycle" or a motorcycle, as defined in MGL c. 90, § 1, is not a motorized scooter.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Merrimac as Art. XII, Sec. 12.13, of the 2016 General Bylaws. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit others to operate any motorized scooter within the Town of Merrimac under any of the following circumstances:
A.
On public sidewalks.
B.
On public and private roadways, if the operator does not possess a valid driver's license or Massachusetts learner's permit.
C.
In public parks and recreational areas.
D.
On public school property.
E.
On private property without the written consent of the owner or occupant of said property. Written consent shall be required for operation of any motorized scooter upon the property of any private club or other organization that permits use by club members.
F.
In such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary noise as to unreasonably disturb or interfere in the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of their property.
G.
No person shall operate a motorized scooter before the hour of 7:00 a.m. and after the hour of 9:00 p.m.
H.
With a second rider on the scooter.
I.
Without wearing protective headgear conforming to Registry of Motor Vehicles standards.
Any person operating a motorized scooter, within the Town of Merrimac, must conform with all traffic laws and regulations of the commonwealth.
Violations shall be subject to a $25.22 fine for the first offense and no more than a $50 fine for subsequent offenses.