(1) A person operating a motor assisted scooter commits the offense of unlawful operation of a motor assisted scooter if:
(a) The person is under 16 years of age; or
(b) The person operates a motor assisted scooter at a rate of speed exceeding 15 miles per hour.
(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful operation of a motor assisted scooter, is a Class D traffic violation. [2001 c.749 §5]