The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
"Bicycle"
means every device propelled solely by human power upon which a person or persons may ride having two tandem wheels, or three wheels.
"Coaster/scooter"
means a foot board mounted upon two or more wheels and controlled by an upright steering handle. This device is propelled by the user in usually an upright position.
"Electric-assisted bicycle"
means a bicycle with two or three wheels, a saddle, fully operative pedals for human propulsion, and an electric motor. The electric-assisted bicycle's electric motor must have a power output of no more than seven hundred fifty (750) watts. The electric-assisted bicycle must meet the requirements of one of the following three classifications:
1. 
"Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle"
means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty (20) miles per hour;
2. 
"Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle"
means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty (20) miles per hour; or
3. 
"Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle"
means an electric-assisted bicycle in which the motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight (28) miles per hour and is equipped with a speedometer.
"Motorized foot scooter"
means a device with two or three wheels that has handlebars, a floorboard that can be stood upon while riding, and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that has a maximum speed of no greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on level ground. A motor-driven cycle, a moped, an electric-assisted bicycle, or a motorcycle is not a motorized foot scooter.
"Operate in a negligent manner"
means the operation of one or more of the above-described devices in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. Examples of operating in a negligent manner include, but are not limited to, failure to obey all traffic-control devices and failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic.
"Roller skate/blade"
means a pair of shoes/boots, mounted upon wheels and is most often propelled by the user in an upright, standing position or kneeling.
"Skateboard"
means a foot board mounted upon four or more wheels and is usually propelled by the user who sometimes stands, sits, kneels or lays upon the device while it is in motion.
(Ord. 798 § 1, 2025; Ord. 448 § 1, 1995)
Any person operating a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates/blades or a coaster/scooter, motorized foot scooter or electric-assisted bicycle shall obey all Washington State laws, the instructions of official traffic-control signals, signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(Ord. 798 § 2, 2025; Ord. 448 § 2, 1995)
No bicycle, skateboard, roller skates/blades or coaster/scooter, motorized foot scooter or electric assisted bicycle shall be ridden in a negligent manner but shall be operated with reasonable regard for the safety of the operator and other persons and shall not exceed the speed of twenty (20) mph.
(Ord. 798 § 3, 2025; Ord. 448 § 3, 1995)
It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride a skateboard, roller skates/blades, coasters/scooters, motorized foot scooter, bicycle or electric assisted bicycle upon sidewalks within the central business district of the town from the 300 block of Riverside Avenue to Bluff Street, and the 0 through 100 block of Bridge Street.
(Ord. 798 § 4, 2025; Ord. 448 §§ 4, 5, 1995)
Exempted from this chapter will be any Winthrop marshal's bicycle patrol officer/his or her bicycle while in performance of their official duties.
(Ord. 448 § 6, 1995)
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the imposition of a monetary penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Further, the device ridden at the time of violation shall be subject to impound for a period of ten (10) days.
(Ord. 448 § 7, 1995)