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U\\U\_llOfOO~-10~ . AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 24 AND 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 22-1, 22-2(a), 22-10, 22-175, 22-214, 22-391, 22-688, 22-708, AND 25-120 THEREOF AND BY ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 22-18.1, 22-121.1, 22-175.1, 22-291.1, 22-328.1, 2- 400.1, 22-440.1, 22-708.1, AND 22-708.2 THERETO PERTAINING TO MOPEDS AND MOTORIZED PUSH SCOOTERS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. Sections 22-1, 22-2(a), 22-10, 22-175, 22-214, 22-391, 22-688, 22-708, and 25-120 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) be amended and reordained to read as follows: Sec. 22-1. Definitions. The words and phrases used in this chapter shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in ~ 46.2-100 of the Code of Virginia as in effect on July 1, 1994, and any subsequent amendments thereto, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. . For purposes of this chapter, a motorized push scooter is defined as a conveyance with a flat platform upon which the rider stands, with a post or handlebars or other steering mechanism at the front of the conveyance, with two inline wheels, or three or four wheels and is powered by either an electric or internal combustion motor. Such conveyances may have an optional seat that can be attached for operation in a sitting position. A motorized push scooter shall not include any wheelchair or wheelchair conveyance used to provide mobility for persons who, by reason of physical disability, are otherwise unable to move about as pedestrians. Sec. 22-2. General penalty for violations of chapter. (a) Unless otherwise provided, a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250. Sec. 22-10. Applicability of chapter to persons operating bicycles, mopeds, motorized push scooters, or driving or riding animals. Every person operating a bicycle, moped, or motorized push scooter or riding or driving any animal upon a roadway shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall have all of the rights and all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, unless the context of the provision clearly indicates otherwise. The provisions of subsections A and C of ~ 46.2-920 of the Code of Virginia, applicable to the operation of emergency vehicles under emergency conditions shall also .