2026-0273
INTRODUCED BY: HOLLY FONSECA, COUNCILWOMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
MICHAEL A. MOBLEY, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION A
BOB FISHER, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
ORDINANCE NO. __________
Title
An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Sec. 15-1., Definitions, by adding definitions; to add Secs. 15-27., 15-28., 15-29., and 15-30., relative to the regulations of motorized bicycles, motor driven cycles, electric-assisted bicycles, electric scooters and electric dirt bikes.
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WHEREAS, the operation of motorized bicycles, motor driven cycles, electric-assisted bicycles, electric scooters and electric dirt bikes in a manner that compromises the safe and efficient movement of vehicular traffic poses a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public; and,
WHEREAS, the increasing use of motorized bicycles, motor driven cycles, electric-assisted bicycles, electric scooters and electric dirt bikes on public streets, sidewalks, and other public rights-of-way necessitates reasonable regulations to promote the safe and orderly use of such devices and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public; and,
WHEREAS, these amendments to the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances are necessary to eliminate safety hazards and protect the health, safety, and welfare of Parish residents.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, to add Secs. 15-27., 15-28., 15-29., and 15-30., on the Chapter's title page is hereby amended with new text underlined:
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Sec. 15-27. Motorized bicycles, motor driven cycles, electric-assisted bicycles, electric scooters or electric dirt bikes.
Sec. 15-28. Electric low-speed scooters.
Sec. 15-29. Use of a wireless telecommunications device while operatin...
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