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ORDINANCE NO. 2080 N.C.S.
Introduced by: Seconded by:
Jane Hamilton Pamela Torliatt
AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE COUNCIL OF T>EIE CITY OF PETALUMA PROMOTING
TIIE USE OF ELECTRIC-ASSISTEI9 BIDES' A1VD SCOOTERS IN Z'IIE CITY OF
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to clarify the position of the City of
Petaluma in regard to the use of electric-assisted bicycles and push scooters within the City
limits of Petaluma: These devices shall be treated as bicycles, and be subject to the same
regulations and provisions goverriing bicycles within the City. These transportation devices
offer safe, pollution-free mobility to all residents. The City Council finds that over-dependence
on automobiles is harming the health of its residents, the peaceful ambience of our community,
and the surrounding environment. Electric bikes and scooters offer mobility for those who are
physically unable or otherwise unwilling to drive orsride a pedal-only bicycle, while offering all
residents relief from traffic.congestion, reduction in air pollution; reduction in noise, and
improved quality of life. Over 130 U.S. law enforcement agencies, including the City of
Petaluma's Police Department, deploy electric-assisted bicycles in their daily patrols, and find
them to be both useful and safe.
Section 2.Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to the provisions of this
Ordinance:
a. Electric-assisted bicycle or push scooter. An electric-assisted bicycle or scooter
means any electric transportation device, with an electric motor, that is incapable
of propelling the vehicle at speeds greater than 20 miles per hour.
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Section 3. Prohibitions.. Electric bicycles and scooters shall be prohibited from traveling
wherever bicycles are prohibited, and shall be subject to all rules and regulations governing the
ownership,. maintenance and use of bicycles.
INTRODUCTED and order posted/~>~hli~~this 4th day of January , 1999.
ADOPTED this 19th day of January , 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Healy, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cader-Thompson, Hamilton
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' - ~ E..Clark hompson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia E. Bernard, City Clerk ~ Rica R. Rudnansky, City tt rney
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