The City Council finds and declares the following:
A. That because of the severely congested streets, roadways
and alleys of the City these regulations regarding motorized scooters
would serve the public interest and safety.
B. That motorized scooters adversely affect traffic flow
and the response time of emergency vehicles in the City.
C. That motorized scooters lead to motor vehicle accidents
for the operators and other motor vehicles and pedestrians in the
City.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
MOTORIZED SCOOTER
A tandem-wheeled device that has handlebars, designed to
be stood or sat upon by the operator, powered by an electric or internal-combustion
motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human
propulsion.
A person convicted of a violation of this chapter
shall be punished by a noncriminal fine, as provided for within the
Code of the City of Marlborough, of not more than $25 for the first
offense, not less than $25 nor more than $50 for the second offense
and not less than $50 nor more than $100 for subsequent offenses committed.
Motorized bicycles and motorized scooters shall
comply with all applicable federal vehicle safety standards.