"Motorized foot scooter" means a device with no more than two wheels, 10 inches or smaller in diameter, with handlebars, which is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and which is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.
(Ord. 1216 § 1 (part), 2004)
A. 
No person may operate a motorized foot scooter on a public way unless such person is 12 years of age or older.
B. 
Every motorized foot scooter when in use during hours of darkness as defined in RCW 46.37.020 shall display a lighted headlight, lighted stop light and at least two illuminating rear reflectors.
C. 
It is unlawful to operate a motorized foot scooter without a muffling device in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise. Operation of a motorized foot scooter with a modified muffling device is unlawful.
D. 
It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter on a public roadway that has a speed limit exceeding 25 miles per hour, except that motorized foot scooters may be operated within designated bicycle lanes at a speed not exceeding 25 miles per hour.
E. 
It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter in excess of 15 miles per hour on the sidewalk.
F. 
It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized foot scooter while carrying a passenger.
G. 
It is unlawful for any person to tow any person or thing while operating a motorized foot scooter.
H. 
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have committed a traffic infraction and shall be subject to a penalty pursuant to NBMC § 10.20.050.
(Ord. 1216 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 1843, 10/21/2025)
A. 
Any person operating a motorized foot scooter on any public area in the city of North Bend shall wear a helmet and shall have either the neck or chin strap of the helmet fastened securely while the motorized scooter is in motion.
B. 
"Helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a label required by the Federal Consumer Products Safety Commission as adopted by the Code of Federal Regulations 16 CFR 1203.
C. 
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have committed a traffic infraction and shall be subject to a penalty of $30.00.
(Ord. 1216 § 1 (part), 2004)
Every person riding a motorized foot scooter upon a public way shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle pursuant to Chapter 46.61 RCW, except special regulations in RCW 46.61.750 through 46.61.780 shall apply to persons operating a motorized foot scooter and except as to those provisions of Chapter 46.61 RCW which by their nature can have no application.
(Ord. 1216 § 1 (part), 2004)
A. 
A law enforcement officer may impound any motorized foot scooter operated in violation of this chapter.
B. 
The officer must provide the violator with a written notice setting forth the procedure for reclaiming the motorized foot scooter.
C. 
The impounded motorized foot scooter shall only be released upon payment of all appliable fines and fees.
D. 
Fines for violations:
1. 
First offense: $250.00.
2. 
Second offense: $500.00.
3. 
Third and subsequent offenses: $750.00 and possible referral for criminal citation under RCW 46.20.005.
E. 
If an impounded motorized foot scooter is not claimed within 60 calendar days, it may be declared abandoned and disposed of in accordance with RCW 63.32.010.
(Ord. 1843, 10/21/2025)