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North Bend adopts tougher motorized scooter rules — lowers age, sets sidewalk speed limit, adds impoundment and penalties
Summary
After extended debate and multiple amendments, the City Council adopted an ordinance tightening rules for motorized foot scooters: the allowable minimum age was set at 12 (staff proposal), sidewalk speeds were capped at 15 mph, and operation in bike lanes was allowed up to 25 mph; the ordinance adds impoundment and penalties.
The North Bend City Council on Oct. 21 approved an ordinance amending North Bend Municipal Code to regulate motorized foot scooters, after a lengthy public deliberation and several council amendments. The final vote was 6-1 in favor.
The ordinance amends NBMC 10.20.020 (general requirements and operation) and adds NBMC 10.20.050 (impoundment and penalties). The staff proposal presented by James Henderson would: lower the lawful operating age from 16 to 12, reduce the lawful speed from 25 mph to 15 mph, and allow use of motorized foot scooters on sidewalks and public trails; it also…
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