Columbia Electrically-assisted pedal powered cycle on designated trails ordinance (§ 17-99)

(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

"Cycle" shall mean any device upon which a person may ride; propelled by human power, having two (2) or more wheels, excluding wheelchairs.

"Electrically-assisted pedal powered cycle" is defined as a device weighing less than one hundred twenty-five

(125) pounds, having two (2) or more wheels that are a minimum of sixteen (16) inches in diameter with fully operable pedals upon which a person may pedal the cycle, propelled by human power with the assistance of an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty (750) watts or one horsepower (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor, is less than twenty (20) miles per hour.

(b) Electrically-assisted pedal powered cycles shall only be operated on the following trails and hard surface city trail connectors:

(1) MKT Trail;

(2) Hinkson Creek Trail;

(3) Hominy Creek Trail;

(4) Scott's Branch Trail;

(5) Grindstone Trail;

(6) County House Trail;

(7) Bear Creek Trail; and

(8) South Providence Trail.

(c) Rules applicable to electrically-assisted pedal powered vehicles are:

(1) No person shall operate an electrically-assisted pedal powered cycle on a city trail or in a city park at speeds greater than fifteen (15) miles per hour; and

(2) It shall be unlawful to operate an electrically-assisted pedal powered cycle on a city trail in a careless and imprudent manner.