10.01.134 Application of Sections 10.01.127 Through 10.01.133 to Motorized Bicycles.
(a) The provisions of Sections 10.01.127 through 10.01.133, inclusive, shall be applicable to motorized bicycles and every person operating a motorized bicycle shall be subject to the provisions thereof.
(b) No person shall operate a motorized bicycle upon a highway unless such person:
(1) Has a valid driver’s license that entitles the licensee to drive a motor vehicle in any class or classes;
(2) Is at least fifteen (15) years of age, has passed the written and visual examinations required for obtaining a Class C driver’s license and the Division has issued such person a Class C license that clearly indicates that such license is valid only for the operation of motorized bicycles; or
(3) Has had their driving privileges revoked under K.S.A. 8-286, and amendments thereto, has not had a test refusal or test failure or alcohol or drug-related conviction, as those terms are defined in K.S.A. 8-1013, and amendments thereto, in the last five (5) years, has not been convicted of a violation of K.S.A. 8-1568(b), and amendments thereto, in the last five (5) years, and has made application to the Division for issuance of a Class C license for the operation of motorized bicycles, in accordance with subsection (b)(2) of this section.
Violation of this subsection is a Class B public offense.
(c) Regardless of the design capability, motorized bicycles shall only be used to transport one (1) person (the operator).
(d) Motorized bicycles shall not be operated on any highway having a posted speed limit in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour unless said highway shall consist of four (4) or more lanes. In no event shall a motorized bicycle be operated upon a highway having a speed limit greater than forty-five (45) miles per hour.
(e) In no event shall any motorized bicycle be operated on the federal interstate highway systems within this City. (Ord. 22-36 § 7, 2022; Ord. 12-39 § 3, 2012; Ord. 12-18 § 3, 2012; Ord. 01-89 § 2, 2001.)