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I. No person riding upon a motorized scooter, coaster, skateboard, or such other similar wheeled device may attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway. J. Any person riding upon a motorized scooter, coaster, skateboard, or such other similar wheeled device shall not use a cellular phone, wear a headset, headphone or listening device, other than a hearing aid, while riding. K. All motorized scooters shall comply with the lighting standards set forth in § 316.2065(7), Florida Statutes, which requires a reflective front white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet and a reflective rear red light visible from a distance of at least six hundred (600) feet. L. In accordance with §316.2065(8), Florida Statutes, no parent of any minor child and no guardian of any minor ward may authorize or knowingly permit any such minor child or ward to violate anv of the provisions of this section. § 256-48. Penalties and enforcement. A. A person who commits a first time violation of any provision of this article will be issued a written warning. Any person who commits a subsequent violation after warning may be issued a civil violation notice in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Code, for a fine of no less than $25.00 for the first offense, and no less than $50.00 for any subsequent offense, provided, however, that the maximum civil penalty shall be $500.00 fora single violation-. A erson who commits a violation ma also be sub'ect to a noncriminal traffic infraction or pedestrian violation. as set forth in 4316.2065. Florida Statutes. and Chapter 318, Florida Statutes. B. Law Enforcement and Code Enforcement Officers are hereby authorized to impound and confiscate any motorized scooters, coaster, skateboard, EPAMD, or such other similar wheeled devices being operated in violation of this Article. The City shall not be responsible for any damages or loss of equipment which is lawfully confiscated. C. The regulations and penalties herein are supplementary to Chapter 30 of the Miami - Dade County Code (entitled "Dade County Traffic Code"), as adopted, and Florida State Statute Chapters 316 (entitled "Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law") and 318 ("Florida Uniform Disposition of Traffic Infraction Act"). The regulations and penalties as enumerated therein shall remain in full force and effect. § 256-49. Effective date for enforcement. Prior to enforcement of the article above, the City will create and implement an educational outreach program, including but not limited to, presentations and/or educational brochures. The program will include educational presentations to children at the Norman S. Edelcup/K-8 elementary school, as well as to the community at large, concerning the use of motorized scooters and other similar wheeled devices defined herein within the City. This educational (FINALS) Repeal and Create Article VI -Motorized Scootersetc_Motorized Scooters, Coasters, Skateboards, and other Wheeled Devices Page 7 of 9