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Spokane Municipal Code

***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 16A
Chapter 16A.62
Section 16A.62.040
 

Title 16A Transportation

Chapter 16A.62 Motorized Personal Transportation Devices

Section 16A.62.040 Prohibited Areas
  1. Retail Zone of the Congested District.

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorized personal transportation device upon any sidewalk or publicly-owned parking lot in the retail zone of the congested district.

  1. Parks.

Except as otherwise provided in Park Rules, it is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorized personal transportation device in any park, as defined in SMC 12.06.030. Violations of this restriction are subject to the specific penalties set forth in SMC 12.06.100.

  1. Sidewalks.

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorized personal transportation device propelled by an internal combustion engine on any sidewalk.

  1. Public Trails.

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorized personal transportation device propelled by an internal combustion engine, on any public trails, including the Centennial Trail, within the Spokane city limits.

  1. Certain Streets.

It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorized personal transportation device on any street with a speed limit greater than thirty (30) miles per hour, unless the street is equipped with a bicycle facility.

Date Passed: Monday, March 25, 2019

Effective Date: Monday, April 29, 2019

ORD C35749 Section 8