In the interest of providing a safe location
for the sport of minibiking it is hereby ordained that a minibike
trail be constructed on a certain portion of Block No. 216 and No.
211 (Lots No. 1 through No. 16), the exact location to be determined by the topography
of the area.
The trail shall be used only by Middlesex Borough
residents who are eight years of age or older.
All minibike drivers as well as the drivers'
parents and/or guardians shall be registered.
All minibikes shall be registered and a numbered
decal shall be issued which is to be attached to the bike in a prominent
place.
All registered minibike riders shall attend
an instructional safety meeting with the Safety Committee of the Middlesex
Minibike Club, at which time the drivers shall satisfy said Safety
Committee that they can operate a minibike safely.
All minibikes shall be walked, with the engine
off, from the parking area to the trail site.
The following safety rules shall be mandatory:
A. All drivers must wear protective headgear.
B. Shoes shall be worn when operating minibikes. (No
sneakers or sandals allowed.)
C. Long pants shall be worn when operating minibike.
D. Face- or eye-protective gear shall be worn.
The following safety rules, although not mandatory,
are recommended:
A. Long-sleeved shirts should be worn.
The minibike engine shall be less than six horsepower.
The following safety devices shall be mandatory
for all minibikes operated on the trail:
C. Tires of knobby construction; no slicks.
G. Spark arrestor (on muffler).
[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord.
No. 2026]
The trail shall be under the jurisdiction of
the Director of Public Recreation and Senior Services and shall be
administered by the Middlesex Minibike Club, Incorporated, which director
and club shall determine parental supervision requirements and the
hours the trail is to be open.
Anyone who violates any portion of this chapter
shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $50 in the discretion of
the Municipal Court Judge.