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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE N0. 82- 115 BY: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER IN THE TRAFFIC CODE TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 374 ENTITLED "MOPEDS", AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, this Council has been made aware of the fact that with the advent of the mopeds,the need for regulation of the use of same has become greater, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to adopt a new ordinance dealing with the use and regulation of mopeds within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That there is hereby created a new Chapter in the Traffi-'c Code, known as Chapter 374, entitled "Mopeds", which new Chapter shall read as follows: CHAPTER 374 Mopeds 374.01 Definitions As used in this Chapter: (a) "Mopeds" means a motorized bicycle as any vehicle with two tandem wheels or one front and two rear wheels which is capable of being pedaled and is also ec{uipped with a helper motor (ORD 4511.01(H). (b) The helper motor must: (1) Have a piston displacement of nor more than fifty (50) cubic centimeters; (2) Produce no more than one (1) brake housepower; and (3) Propel the vehicle at a maximum speed no greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on a level surface. (c) Any motor driven or motor assisted cycle which exceeds any of these limitations, is legally a motorcycle, and is subject to all vehicle registration and operator licensing requirements that apply to full sized motor- cycles. (d) In addition to the requirements listed above, all motorized bicycles must also meet basic equipment standards established by the Director of Highway Safety. These requirements include: (1) A working muffler and exhaust system, with no cutouts or by-passes which allow excessive noise. (2) A firmly attached seat for the operator. Top of seat must be at least twenty-five (25) inches above the ground.