(1) As used in this section:

1. (a)

   1. (i) "Pedestrian vehicle" means a self-propelled conveyance designed, manufactured, and intended for the exclusive use of a person with a physical disability.

   2. (ii) A "pedestrian vehicle" may not:

      1. (A) exceed 48 inches in width;
      2. (B) have an engine or motor with more than 300 cubic centimeters displacement or with more than 12 brake horsepower; and
      3. (C) be capable of developing a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.
2. (b) "Physical disability" means any bodily impairment which precludes a person from walking or otherwise moving about as a pedestrian.

(2)

1. (a) A pedestrian vehicle operated by a person with a physical disability is exempt from vehicle registration, inspection, and operator license requirements.
2. (b) Authority to operate a pedestrian vehicle on public highways or sidewalks shall be granted according to rules promulgated by the commissioner of public safety.

(3)

1. (a) A person with a physical disability may operate a pedestrian vehicle with a motor of not more than .5 brake horsepower capable of developing a speed of not more than eight miles per hour:

   1. (i) on the sidewalk; and
   2. (ii) in all places where pedestrians are allowed.
2. (b) A permit, license, registration, authority, application, or restriction may not be required or imposed on a person with a physical disability who operates a pedestrian vehicle under this Subsection (3).
3. (c) The provisions of this Subsection (3) supercede the provision of Subsection (2)(b).