HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 3009 - 9/28/2004 - MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS/SCOOTERSORDINANCE NO. 3009
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS
AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the Village of Elk Grove Village is a Home Rule unit of local
government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 (a) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution, and as
such may exercise any power and performed any function pertaining to its government
and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have adopted Ordinances
governing traffic regulations for the protection of the public health, safety, comfort and
welfare of the Village of Elk Grove Village; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees desire to amend the Ordinances
governing traffic regulations for the protection of the public health, safety, comfort and
welfare by adding provisions which prohibit the use of motorized skateboards and
motorized scooters within the Village of Elk Grove Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage as follows:
Section 1: That Chapter 3 General Traffic Provisions of Title 6 of the Village
Code be and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following Section:
6-3-10 Motorized Skateboards/Motorized Scooters
A. Definition: "A. motorized skateboard and/or motorized scooter"
is defined as any electric or gas -driven wheeled scooter, motor -
driven cycle or other similar motor -driven vehicle for which
the State of Illinois does not issue a title document and does not
issue license plates or registration documents.
B. Public Policy: It is hereby determined that the operation and/or
use of motorized skateboards and/or motorized scooters within
the Village can be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare
of the residents of the Village. Therefore the prohibited use or
operation of a motorized skateboard and/or motorized scooter
is essential and in the best interest of the Village.
C. Use of Motorized Skateboards and/or Motorized Scooters
Prohibited: No person shall operate a motor -driven skateboard
or scooter as defined herein upon any public street, sidewalk,
parking lot, bike path, park, or on any other public property,
provided that the following uses are exempt from the
provisions of this Section:
1. Motorized wheelchairs designed to provide mobility for
the handicapped or elderly.
2. Operation of a motorized skateboard and/or motorized
scooter when being used as part of a Village sanctioned
parade or similar event.
D. Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this
Section shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five
($25.00) nor more than five -hundred ($500.00) for each
offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on
each day during or on which the violation occurs or continues
to exist.
Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to publish this Ordinance
in pamphlet form.
Section 3: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 28th day of September, 2004.
APPROVED this 28th day of September, 2004.
Approved:
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
Attest:
Ann I. Walsh, Village Clerk
Published in pamphlet form this 30th of September, 2004.
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