Recently, a new type of vehicle known as a motorized foot scooter has become popular. These are similar to the traditional two wheel scooters, but are powered by a gas or electric motor. State law does not regulate these vehicles, so without a City ordinance, the use of them is unrestricted. The City Council, recognizing the safety issues presented with this unregulated use, adopted Ordinance #05 - 002 which regulates the use of motorized foot scooters and requires certain safety equipment.

The ordinance pertains to the use of a motorized foot scooter on public property. It sets a minimum age of 16 years and requires the following:

• helmet
• brakes
• muffler
• lighting equipment (when used at night)
• drive wheel disengage mechanism

The ordinance prohibits

• negligent operation
• carrying passengers
• riding on sidewalks, public parking lots, trails and in City parks

It further limits the use of a motorized foot scooter on public roadways to roads where the speed limit is 25 M.P.H. or less. Violation of the ordinance is classified as a Class 1 Civil Infraction and is punishable by a fine of up to $250.

View Ordinance #05 - 002