Amending Chapter 20 New Article 13 Entitled Moped Regulations

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Moped Regulatigns Ordinance Substitute Bill No. 28 -13 Page 4 (g) In the event that the owner provides verifiable proof that he /she has. completed the ABATE certified motorcycle safety training class within the past six (6) months, the initial registration fee shall be waived. The owner shall be required to pay the annual renewal fee thereafter.3 (h) Upon completion of the registration form, satisfactory inspection of the moped, and payment of the registration fee, the South Bend Police Department shall issue a registration decal which shall be affixed at that time in a clearly visible location on the back fender of the moped. Such registration decal shall remain affixed to the moped at all times it is valid. (i) The provisions of this Section shall apply any time there is a change in ownership, including those instances when the moped has been registered to a previous owner with compliance being required within seven (7) seven days after a moped's acquisition if a change of ownership occurs. Sec. 20 -133 Moped Alterations Restricted. The owner, the parent or guardian of a child who is the owner of a moped, or the operator shall not alter or consent to the alteration of the moped's exhaust system which results in an unreasonably loud exhaust noise as further addressed in Section 13 -57 of the South Bend Municipal Code; and /or greater emissions. Sec. 20 -134 Rental Agency Compliance Required. (a) A rental agency shall not rent or offer any moped for rent unless it has been registered and in compliance with Section 20 -132. Each moped must be equipped with the tail and brake lights regulations as required in this Article. A rental agency shall make available protective headgear with or without a transparent face shield and protective glasses or goggles as required by state law for all persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age; as well as the opportunity to purchase liability and /or personal injury insurance coverage. (b) A rental agency shall not rent or offer any moped for rent to anyone under the age of fifteen (15) years of age. (c) A rental agency shall not rent or offer any moped for rent to any minor between the ages of fifteen (15) and eighteen (18) years of age unless: (1) The minor provides identification card, permit, operator's license, chauffer's license or a public passenger chauffer's license issued by the Bureau of Motor s The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) offers classes conducted through Abate of Indiana, Inc. http/www.abateofindiana.org/