Ord 119-2003 12/2/2003ORDINANCE NO.� O�- 6-A0b3
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 94, TO REGULATE THE USE OF MOTOR
ASSISTED SCOOTERS ON ANY STREET, HIGHWAY OR ALLEY IN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, motor assisted scooters, as defined in this ordinance, constitute a
danger to the operators when driven upon city streets; and,
WHEREAS, motor assisted scooters operated on city streets also constitute a
traffic safety hazard to other drivers and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that regulation of motor assisted
scooters is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Wichita Falls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the use of motor
assisted scooters presents a traffic safety hazard to other drivers and pedestrians, and
restrictions on the use of motor assisted scooters in the City of Wichita Falls is
necessary in the interest of safety.
SECTION 2. Article I of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by the
addition of Section 94 -15, Motor Assisted Scooters, which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 94 -15. Motor Assisted Scooters
(a) A "motor assisted scooter" means a self - propelled device with:
1. at least two wheels in contact with the ground during operation;
2. a braking system capable of stopping the device under typical
operating conditions;
3. a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters;
4. a deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while operating
the device; and
5. the ability to be propelled by human power alone.
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(b) Requirement for Operation.
1. A motor assisted scooter may be operated only on a street,
highway or alley for which the posted speed limit is 30 miles per
hour or less. The vehicle may cross a road or street at an
intersection where the road or street has a posted speed limit of
more than 30 miles per hour only if the operator walks the vehicle
across the street while observing all applicable pedestrian laws.
2. A person shall not operate a motor assisted scooter on a street or
highway during the hours the street or highway is a designated
school zone.
3. A motor assisted scooter may only be operated on a street,
highway or alley from sunrise till sunset, as defined by State law.
4. A person operating or riding on a motor assisted scooter on a
street, highway or alley must wear protective headgear at all times.
5. A person operating a motor assisted scooter on a street, highway
or alley must do so following all State provisions applicable to the
operation of a bicycle.
(c) Adult Supervision.
1. A motor assisted scooter may not be operated on a street, highway
or alley by a person younger than ten years of age.
2. A person shall not recklessly allow a child in their care, who is
under the age of ten years old, to operate a motor assisted scooter
on a street, highway or alley.
(d) Any violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a
fine as provided in section 1 -14."
SECTION 3. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this ordinance was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2 "d day of December, 2003.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Affidavit of Publication
THE STATE OF TEXAS #1774432
COUNTY OF WICHITA
ORDINANCE NO.
116-2003
ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION On this 16th day of December, 2003 A D...
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94,TO REGULATE THE Subscribed and sworn to before me this the dayand year first above written:
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