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Moped Regulations Ordinance <br /> Page 4 <br /> (b) No person shall operate a moped upon any public sidewalk. <br /> (c) TO and brake lights are required on all mopeds and shall remain operable at all times while <br /> the moped is in operation, with the headlamp having an intensity to illuminate a distance of not less than <br /> one hundred feet(100'). <br /> (d) No passengers are permitted on any moped operated within the City. <br /> (e) No moped shall be operated in any bicycle lane or bike lane within the City. <br /> Sec. 20-135 Rental Agency Compliance Required. <br /> (a) A rental agency shall not rent or offer any moped for rent unless it has been registered and in <br /> compliance with Section 20-132. Each moped must be equipped with the tail and brake lights <br /> regulations as required in this Article. A rental agency shall make available protective headgear with or <br /> without a transparent face shield and protective glasses or goggles as required by state law for all <br /> persons under the age of eighteen (1 S) years of age; as well as the opportunity to purchase liability <br /> and/or personal injury insurance coverage. <br /> (b) A rental agency shall not rent or offer any moped for rent to anyone under the age of fifteen <br /> (15) years of age. <br /> (c) A rental agency shall not rent or offer any moped for rent to any minor between the ages of <br /> fifteen (15) and eighteen (18) years of age unless: <br /> (1) The minor has identification verifying that he or she is over the age of fifteen(15) ; and <br /> (2) The minor's parent or guardian signs the rental agreement. <br /> Sec. 20-136 Enforcement of Moped Regulations; Penalties. <br /> (a) Any sworn member of the South Bend Police Department has the authority to enforce these <br /> Moped regulations. <br /> (b)An ordinance citation,shall be issued for any violation of the provisions of this Article, <br /> which shall subject the violator to a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first violation, and a fifty <br /> dollar ($50.00) fine for each violation thereafter. Said fines shall be paid through the Ordinance <br /> Violations Bureau. <br /> (c)A moped may be subject to impound until violations are remedied to the satisfaction of the <br /> South Bend Police Department. <br /> (d) Dedication of Fines/Fees Collection: Fifty percent(50%) of all fines and fees <br />