"EPAMD"
means an electric personal assistive mobility device, which is a self-balancing device with two wheels not in tandem, designed to transport only one person by an electric propulsion system with an average power of 750 watts (one horsepower), having a maximum speed on a paved level surface of less than 20 mph, when powered solely by such a propulsion system while ridden by an operator weighing 170 pounds.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16)
"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 20 mph on level ground. For purposes of this section, a motor-driven cycle, a moped, an electric-assisted bicycle, or a motorcycle is not a motorized foot scooter. A "gas motorized foot scooter" is a motorized foot scooter powered in whole or in part by an internal combustion engine. An "electric motorized foot scooter" is a motorized foot scooter powered solely by an electric motor.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16)
A. 
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, gas motorized foot scooters may be operated on roadways, shoulders, and alleys provided that the maximum speed limit does not exceed 25 mph. Gas motorized foot scooters may not be operated on sidewalks, bicycle lanes, or public paths.
B. 
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or where otherwise prohibited by law, EPAMDs and electric motorized foot scooters may be operated on roadways, shoulders, sidewalks, alleys, bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, or other designated bicycle facilities, or paved public paths, except where otherwise prohibited.
An EPAMD or electric motorized foot scooter shall not be operated upon the roadway or shoulder of any highway where the speed limit is greater than 25 mph, unless within a designated bicycle facility.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16; Ord. 28678 Ex. B, 2020-07-07)
Subject to the limitations on areas of operation contained in Section 11.06.030, the following rules of operation apply to EPAMDs and/or motorized foot scooters, as indicated:
A. 
Every motorized foot scooter shall be equipped with a brake that will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
B. 
Every motorized foot scooter, when in use at anytime from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, must be equipped with a lamp on the front that emits a white light visible at a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the Washington State Patrol that shall be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle.
C. 
No person under 16 years of age may operate a gas motorized foot scooter on allowed public rights-of-way. The operator of a gas motorized foot scooter must possess some type of valid Washington State driver's license or permit sufficient to demonstrate knowledge of the rules of the road; however, no specific operator's license is required from the Washington State Department of Licensing to operate a gas motorized foot scooter.
D. 
Any person using an EPAMD or motorized foot scooter on a sidewalk or public path must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
E. 
Any person operating an EPAMD or a motorized foot scooter on a roadway, shoulder, alley, or designated bicycle facility must follow all of the rules of the road as they apply to bicycles.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16; Ord. 28678 Ex. B, 2020-07-07)
A. 
Every gas motorized foot scooter shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
B. 
The use of a cutout, bypass, or similar muffler elimination device is prohibited on any gas motorized foot scooter.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16; Ord. 28678 Ex. B, 2020-07-07)
A. 
The provisions of this chapter regarding electric motorized foot scooters apply to any device that meets the following criteria:
1. 
Is fully or partially motorized;
2. 
Cannot be defined as an EPAMD, motorized foot scooter, motor-driven cycle, moped, electric-assisted bicycle, motorcycle, neighborhood electric vehicle, medium speed electric vehicle, golf cart, or other vehicle type defined in City or state law;
3. 
Maximum power output of 750 watts;
4. 
Uses an electric or solar power source;
5. 
If partially human powered, ceases providing assistance when the device reaches a speed of 20 mph;
6. 
If fully motorized, has a top speed of 20 mph.
B. 
The provisions of this chapter regarding gas motorized foot scooters apply to any device that meets the following criteria:
1. 
Does not meet all of the criteria outlined in § 11.06.060A;
2. 
Is fully or partially motorized;
3. 
Cannot be defined as an EPAMD, motorized foot scooter, motor-driven cycle, moped, electric-assisted bicycle, motorcycle, neighborhood electric vehicle, medium speed electric vehicle, golf cart, or other vehicle type defined in City or state law;
4. 
If partially human powered, ceases providing assistance when the device reaches a speed of 28 mph;
5. 
If fully motorized, has a top speed of 28 mph.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16; Ord. 28678 Ex. B, 2020-07-07)
No person shall do any act forbidden by this chapter or fail to perform any act required in this chapter. The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16)
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed a traffic infraction.
(Ord. 27292 § 1, 2004-11-16)