As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLE
Includes, but is not expressly limited to, minibikes, motor scooters,
swamp buggies, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, pocket bikes and any other
motor-driven vehicle designed primarily for the carrying of a passenger or
passengers and not capable of being licensed or registered under N.J.S.A.
39-1 et seq., as amended. Vehicles which are expressly exempt from registration
under N.J.S.A. 39-1 et seq. shall also be excepted from regulation under this
chapter.
PARENT
Any person having legal custody of a juvenile as a natural or adopted
parent, as a legal guardian, as a person who stands in loco parentis or as
a person to whom legal custody has been given by order of the court.
No person shall operate or permit or suffer to be operated or to own
any motor-driven vehicle as defined herein within the Township under the following
circumstances:
A. Private grounds. On private property of another without
the express prior, ongoing consent of the owner and/or the occupant of the
property, which consent shall be in writing, dated and be in the possession
of the operator while operating such vehicle.
B. Public grounds. On any public grounds or property.
C. Noise. In such a manner as to create unnecessary or unusually
loud noises which disturb or interfere with generally prevailing community
standards concerning the right of the public to peace and quiet. No person
shall operate a motor-driven vehicle before the hour of 9:00 a.m. or after
sunset.
D. Operation of vehicle. In a careless, reckless or negligent
manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger the safety or property of
any person.
It shall not be unlawful for any Township or school board officer or
employee or other public employee to operate motor-driven vehicles, as defined
in this chapter, for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or doing work for
the public, the Township or the Board of Education or for members of the Division
of Police to operate same in the performance of their duties.
Any motor-driven vehicle, as defined herein, used in violation of the
provisions of this chapter shall be impounded by the Division of Police. The
vehicle will be released only upon presentation of proof of ownership. All
towing and storage charges associated with the impoundment of the vehicle
will be paid by the owner.