The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, welfare,
safety, peace and tranquility by regulating the operation of motorcycles,
limited-use motorcycles, snowmobiles and limited-use off-road vehicles within
the Town of Wheatfield. It is also the purpose of this chapter to prevent
those who wish to operate and use motorcycles, limited-use motorcycles, snowmobiles
and limited-use off-road vehicles from trespassing on public or private property
in the Town of Wheatfield, from annoying any person or persons and from creating
a public nuisance.
As used herein, the following words shall have the meanings set forth
below:
LIMITED-USE MOTORCYCLE
An unenclosed limited-use vehicle having two, three or four wheels
(a quad) with a seat or saddle for the operator. A limited-use motorcycle
having the maximum performance speed of more than 20 miles per hour but not
more than 30 miles per hour shall be a Class B limited-use motorcycle. A limited-use
motorcycle having a maximum speed of performance of not more than 20 miles
per hour shall be a Class C limited-use motorcycle.
LIMITED-USE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
A vehicle other than one currently licensed to be operated or driven
upon a public highway, which is propelled by any power other than human power.
MOTORCYCLE
As defined in § 123 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, every
motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed
to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding
a tractor.
SNOWMOBILE
As defined by § 21.05, Subdivision 3, of the Parks, Recreation
and Historic Preservation Law, a self-propelled vehicle designed to travel
on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners and supported in whole or in part
by one or more skis, belts or cleats.
The Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County Sheriff's Department and the
New York State Police shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Except as otherwise provided by the New York State Parks, Recreation
and Historical Preservation Law or the Vehicle and Traffic Law, a failure
to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a violation,
and, upon conviction, the violator shall be subject to a fine not exceeding
$250 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both.