A. “Motorized foot scooter” is defined as a device with two or more 10-inch or smaller diameter wheels that has handlebars, 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. It is provided, however, that the regulations of this chapter shall not apply to any vehicle used by a disabled person as defined by RCW 46.16.381.

B. “Motorized personal transportation device” is defined to mean and include motorized skateboards, “pocket bikes” and all other similar devices.

C. For the purposes of this section, “motorized personal transportation devices” and “motorized foot scooters” are not motor-driven cycles, mopeds, electric-assisted bicycles, or motorcycles, as defined in state law, nor are they any other vehicles for which the State Department of Licensing requires certificates of ownership, certificates of license registration, vehicle licenses or vehicle license plates, and for which the State Department of Licensing requires the operators to have vehicle operator’s licenses, as provided by RCW Title 46. For the purposes of this section, motorized personal transportation devices and motorized foot scooters are also not motorized wheelchairs used by persons of disability, as defined in RCW 77.08.010. Further, for the purposes of this section, motorized personal transportation devices are not motorized foot scooters, as defined herein. (Ord. 5900 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5859 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5844 § 1, 2004.)