Segway is the EPAMD; the three-wheeler is the hybrid multiple-wheeled electric person assistive mobility-type device. Not shown is the hybrid, multiple-wheeled motorized scooter-type device, which is assumed to be similar to a “Razor” two-wheeled scooter with an engine.

Council office will be proposing an ordinance amending subsection O of Section 63.44 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to exclude 1) electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD), 2) hybrid, multiple-wheeled motorized scooter-type devices and 3) hybrid multiple-wheeled electric personal assistive mobility-type devices. These vehicles it is claimed can operate 12.5 to 30 miles an hour and are dangerous in certain areas.

They are to be banned from the boardwalk, sidewalks, bike paths or other public ways within the limit of any park consisting of beach lands or beach properties adjoining the waterfront between Washington Blvd and the City of Santa Monica.

“They should ban the skateboards,” Colin said as a skateboarder went whizzing by. “Skateboarders are much more dangerous and have more accidents than these electric vehicles but …” Colin who owns the rental shop shown will have to move his business.

First violation will be $100. Second and subsequent violations will be subject to prosecution as an infraction punishable by a fine in the amount of $250 or prosecution as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1000 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both a fine and imprisonment.

These definitions do not include electric bicycles. And law enforcement personnel will be exempt from the law and able to use similar type devices. People with a disability will also be excluded from this ordinance under American Disabilities Act.