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§179-2.1. Electric bicycles. Electric bicycles that meet the above requirements are further classified as follows: A. "Class one bicycle with electric assist." A bicycle with electric assist having an electric motor that provides assistance only when the person operating the bicycle is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when such bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph. B. "Class two bicycle with electric assist." A bicycle with electric assist having an electric motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when such bicycle reaches a speed of [20] mph. §179-4.1. General rules. A. Operators of electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric bicycles must wear protective headgear and/or helmets at all times while operating such devices. [...] C. Electric scooters, motorized scooters and electric bicycles are not permitted at any time on any public sidewalk in the Village of Orchard Park. D. Electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric bicycles are not permitted at any time in the lane of traffic in the Village of Orchard Park when operated in a negligent or careless manner. E, Electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric bicycles are prohibited from exceeding 15 mph while operating in the Village. F, If operating after sunset, operators of electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric bicycles must have lamps, lights and/or other reflective materials permanently affixed to the device which ‘must be in full working order while the device is in operation. [...] : . |. Electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric bicycles must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times. J. Electric scooters, motorized scooters, and electric bicycles may only ride single file when on public streets and highways. a §179-4.2. Motorized and electric scooters. Motorized and electric scooter operators, in addition to the provisions above: A. May not carry more than one person at a time; B. May not carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handle bars or which obstructs his or her vision in any direction; C. May only operate on highways with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, including non-interstate public highways, private roads open to motor vehicle traffic, and designated bicycle or in-line skate lanes, except otherwise provided; D. May not operate an electric scooter in excess of 20 mph; E. Motorized and electric scooter operators may not attach their scooter, or himself or herself, to any vehicle being operated upon a roadway. Moreover, vehicle operators may not permit any person to attach any motorized or electric scooter, or himself or herself, to such operator's vehicle in violation of this section. §179-6. Penalties for offenses. Violations of this chapter shall be subject to a $50 fine for the first violation, up to $100 for a second violation, and up to $250 for each subsequent violation. In the event that the violator is less than 18 years old, a summons shall be issued to the parent and/or guardian. The Police Department of Orchard Park shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and shall have the authority to seize any skateboard, electric scooter, motorized scooter, and electric bicycle used in violation of this chapter. The Chief of Police shall determine the period of time that the skateboard, electric scooter, motorized scooter and electric bicycle shall be held pending completion of the investigation and prosecution of any violators of this chapter until otherwise directed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.