§ 8-76. Definitions

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

Motorized cycle means two (2) wheel vehicles which may be propelled by human power or helper power, or both, with a motor rated not more than four and nine-tenths (4.9) horsepower and not greater than fifty (50) cubic centimeters, which are capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour.

Motorized tricycle shall mean tricycles which may be propelled by human power or helper motor, or by both, with a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour.

Motor scooter shall mean a motor-driven cycle with a motor rated not more than four and nine-tenths (4.9) horsepower and not greater than fifty (50) cubic centimeters, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty (30) miles per hour.

Rental or lease of motorized bicycles, motorized tricycles or motor scooters shall mean the use of motorized bicycles, motorized tricycles or motor scooters where compensation in any form is received directly or indirectly by the person who is the registered owner, lessor or sublessor of such vehicle from the person using, hiring, leasing or renting such vehicle.

(Rev. Ords. 1989, § 8-76; Ord. of 6-28-2006(1), § 8-76)