§ 50-154. Motorized scooters.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them as set forth below, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

"Helmet" means a bicycle helmet that is properly fitted and is securely fastened upon the rider's head by a strap. Said helmet must meet or exceed the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z 90.4 Bicycle Helmet Standards), the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation (1984 Standards for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling), or any other nationally recognized standards for bicycle helmets adopted by the United States Department of Transportation.

"Motorized scooter" means any motorized or motor propelled vehicle, with or without a seat, designed to travel on not more than three wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour on level ground. Vehicles used by disabled persons are excluded.

(b)

Regulations. Parents or guardians of children under 18 years of age who operate motorized scooters shall not knowingly permit any such child to violate any provision of this section nor shall any person operate a motorized scooter except in conformance with the regulations set forth as follows:

(1)

Motorized scooters shall only be operated on public streets and roadways within the City of Winter Garden by persons who possess a valid driver's license;

(2)

Motorized scooters shall not be operated on public sidewalks within the City of Winter Garden;

(3)

Motorized scooters shall not be operated in public parks within the City of Winter Garden unless such use is specifically allowed by signage posted in that particular park;

(4)

Motorized scooters shall be operated and used by one person only; passengers are not allowed on motorized scooters, and motorized scooters may not tow any other person, object or vehicle of any kind;

(5)

Motorized scooters shall only be operated during daylight hours within the City of Winter Garden;

(6)

Motorized scooters shall be operated as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when preparing to make a left-turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, at which time the motorized scooter operator shall obey all authorized traffic control devices, markings, and signs;

(7)

Motorized scooters shall be operated only in a single file formation;

(8)

Motorized scooters shall not be operated abreast of each other;

(9)

Motorized scooters shall be operated at all times with both of the operator's hands on the scooter's handlebars;

(10)

Motorized scooters shall not be operated unless the operator, at all times, is wearing a helmet; and

(11)

Motorized scooters shall be operated at all times in accordance with all authorized traffic control devices.

(c)

Violations. Violations of this section shall be classified as a class 1 violation under division 3, article II, chapter 2 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 05-23, § 2, 4-14-05)