[Adopted 1-20-2026 by Ord. No. 25-10]
For the purpose of this article, the following term(s) shall have the meanings indicated:
MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, OR BICYCLE
Any device that is designed to travel on at least two wheels with the deck or chassis of such device open and close to the ground, that has handlebars or a hand-controlled throttle or brake, that is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and that is powered by a motor that is capable of propelling the device without human propulsion.
Operation of motorized skateboards, scooters, and/or bicycles. Motorized skateboards, scooters, and/or bicycles shall not be operated upon a public highway, street, sidewalk, or right-of-way within the City except under the following conditions:
A. 
A motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle may be pushed across or along such public way provided such motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle is in neutral or that the power train is otherwise disengaged.
A person shall not operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle upon any property in either public or private ownership without the express permission of the person in control of the property or knowingly in violation of any restrictions imposed on such use by the person in control of the property.
A. 
A person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1) 
For the first offense, a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $115.
(2) 
For a second or subsequent offense, committed within 24 months after commission of the first offense, the operator shall be fined not less than $57.50 nor more than $230 and the motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle may be ordered to be forfeited by the court.
B. 
In addition, restitution shall be made for value of any damage to real or individual property that results from a violation of this subsection.
A. 
Careless operation or excessive rate of speed. A person shall not operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle in a careless or imprudent manner or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions or without having regard to actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be so controlled as it may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance.
B. 
While under the influence or with a prohibited alcohol content. A person shall not operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle while under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or with a prohibited alcohol content.
A. 
A person shall not operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle scooter in a manner to cause damage to property of another person or in a manner to endanger, disturb or annoy another person. Disturbance or annoyance of other persons shall be presumed if the operator has received either verbally or in written form notice of such annoyance or disturbance from the complaining party. However, nothing in this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting the operation of motorized skateboards, scooters, or bicycles at a track or park designed for the lawful operation of said devices.
B. 
The operator of the motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle shall be held liable for any damage to property of another person. However, if the operator is a minor, the parents or legal guardian of the operator shall be held personally liable for any and all damage and/or injuries, including civil or criminal liability, caused by the minor in the operation of the motorized skateboard or scooter.
C. 
The owner of such private property may recover from the person responsible for nominal damages of not less than the amount of damage or injury.
A. 
A person less than 12 years of age may operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle only if:
(1) 
The person is under the direct supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age; or
(2) 
The person is on land owned by or under the control of the person's parent or legal guardian.
B. 
Persons 12 years of age and older may operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle without adult supervision provided such use is in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.
C. 
A parent or legal guardian shall not permit a child under the age of 12 to operate a motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle except under the direct supervision of an adult.
D. 
The owner of a motorized skateboard or scooter shall not permit:
(1) 
The device to be operated by a person under the age of 12 except under direct adult supervision.
(2) 
The device to be operated by a person who is incompetent to operate such vehicle because of mental or physical disability or because of being under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or with a prohibited alcohol content.
A. 
A person under 16 years of age shall not operate, ride upon or ride as a passenger any motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle, unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened helmet which meets or exceeds the standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z90.4 bicycle helmet standard or subsequent standard) or the Snell Memorial Foundation's 1984 Standard (or subsequent standard) for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling.
B. 
Any parent or legal guardian who fails to cause that parent or legal guardian's child to wear a helmet, as provided in this subsection, shall be fined for the first offense $25, and for each subsequent offense, $50.
C. 
The Court may dismiss all charges pursuant to this subsection upon presentation of evidence that a violator hereof has purchased or obtained a helmet that meets or exceeds the standards set forth in this subsection subsequent to the violation.
A. 
Enforcement of section. Any law-enforcement, peace, police, or environmental protection officer, acting in the lawful performance of duty, shall be empowered to enforce this section. Whenever any motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle is used in violation of this section, it may forthwith be seized and taken into custody by the peace officer or officers having knowledge of the facts of such use. Any costs associated with any such seizure shall be paid by the operator or owner of such motorized skateboard, scooter, or bicycle unless the operator or owner is found not guilty of the offense charged.