Chapter 10.35
MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTERS
Sections:
10.35.030 Violation – Penalty.
10.35.010 Definition.
“Motorized foot scooter” means a device with no more than two 10-inch or smaller diameter wheels that has handle bars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. (Ord. 614 § 1, 2004)
10.35.020 Regulations.
(1) No person may drive a motorized foot scooter on public right-of-way unless such person has a valid driver’s license of any class issued by the state of the person’s residence.
(2) It is unlawful to operate or ride a motorized foot scooter upon any sidewalk within the city of Entiat.
(3) Every motorized foot scooter upon a public way within the city of Entiat at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and at any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the public way are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead shall display a headlight, lighted stop light, lighted turn signals, and at least two illuminating reflectors.
(4) Operation of a motorized foot scooter without a muffling device, or operation with a modified muffling device, is unlawful. (Ord. 614 § 2, 2004)
10.35.030 Violation – Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of EMC 10.35.020 shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punished by the imposition of a monetary penalty of not more than $50.00; further, the device ridden at the time of the violation shall be subject to impound by the current contracted law enforcement agency for a period of 10 days. (Ord. 614 § 3, 2004)