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11.98 - 1 CHAPTER 11.98 WHEELCHAIRS AND OTHER POWER-DRIVEN MOBILITY DEVICES SECTION: 11.98.010: Definitions 11.98.020: Areas of Operation 11.98.030: Exceptions 11.98.040: Violation – Penalty 11.98. 010: Definitions: “Wheelchair” means a manually-operated or power-driven device designated primarily for use by an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of locomotion. “Other Power-Driven Mobility Device (OPDMD)” means a mobility device powered by batteries, fuel, or other engines, used by an individual with a mobility disability for the purpose of locomotion, but has not been designated primarily for such use. (Ord. 5410 Sec. 1, 2012) 11.98.020: Areas of Operation: Wheelchairs may be operated in all areas open for pedestrian use. Unless otherwise posted, OPDMD may be operated on sidewalks and City Park trails, provided that the device meets the following standards: The device may not be operated at speeds in excess of five miles per hour; The device is electric-powered or battery-powered and not gas-powered; The operator must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists; and The device is not a golf cart, as defined in RCW 46.04.1945. (Ord. 5410 Sec. 1, 2012) 11.98. 030: Exceptions: In areas in which it is posted that sidewalks and park trails are restricted to pedestrian use only, the following are exempt from that restriction: Individuals who have obtained a valid special event permit from the City of Kennewick to operate motorized devices in that area; City maintenance vehicles; and An individual with a mobility disability operating an OPDMD as demonstrated by display of a state issued disability placard. (Ord. 5410 Sec. 1, 2012) 11.98. 040: Violation - Penalty: Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a civil infraction, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by the imposition of a monetary fine not to exceed $250.00. (Ord. 5410 Sec. 1, 2012)