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. e SECTION 3. That Chapter 70, Article ~1I "Operation of Vehicles", is amended by adding Section 70-75, "Restrictions and Prohibitions on Location and Use of Motor- Assisted Scooters", et seq. Sec. 70-75. Restrictions and Prohibitions',on, Location and Use of Motor-Assisted Scooters (a) It is unlawful for any adult or child to operate or ride a Motor Assisted Scooter on any public way or public property for which the posted speed limit is more than thirty (30) miles per hour. The motor assisted scooter may cross a road or a street at an intersection where the road or street to be crossed has a posted speed limit of more than thirty (30) miles per hour. (b) A Motor Assisted Scooter shall only be operated on any public streets or highways during daytime hours. (c) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 12 to operate a Motor Assisted Scooter on any path, trail, alley, street or highway within the City, except on paths and trails set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles, or on a sidewalk. (d) It is unlawful for any person under th~ age of 21 to operate a Motor Assisted Scooter without wearing a helmet, except on paths and trails set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles, or on a sidewalk. (e) It is unlawful for any person tp operate or ride a motor assisted scooter on a street, road, or highway that has an improved surface that is greater than twenty-eight (28) feet in width. (f) It is unlawful for any person to transport any passenger on any motor assisted scooter. (g) It is unlawful for a parent to allow or permit a person under the age of 12 to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter on any path, trail, alley, street or highway within the City except on paths and trails set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or on a sidewalk. (h) It is unlawful for a parent to allow a child to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter in violation of this section.