As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
A device having two or more wheels with tires 20 inches or
more in diameter, connected by a frame and arranged to be propelled
by human power. This definition does not apply to toy bicycles or
velocipedes. The term "bicycle," as used herein, shall include a motorized
bicycle, which means a pedal bicycle having a helper motor characterized
in that the maximum piston displacement is less than 50 cubic centimeters,
rated at no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and capable of a maximum
speed of no more than 25 miles per hour.
[Amended 12-10-1975 by Ord. No. 667R; 6-14-1978 by Ord. No. 689R]
BICYCLE DEALER
Any person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in the
business of buying, selling or renting new or secondhand bicycles.
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
A member of any club, civic group or other organization designated
by the Board of Police to assist the Police Department in administering
this chapter.
POLICE SAFETY OFFICER
That member of the Police Department so designated from time
to time as the Safety Officer.
REGISTRATION TAG
Any plate, tag or decal affixed to the frame of a bicycle
for identification purposes and approved by the Board of Police.
Any resident of the Borough may register his/her bicycle and
obtain a registration tag as hereinafter provided.
[Amended 12-10-1975 by Ord. No. 667R; 6-14-1978 by Ord. No. 689R; 12-28-1999 by Ord. No. 99-25R]
A. Application for a registration tag shall be made by the owner or
operator of the bicycle to the Police Department and/or its designated
representatives, upon a form provided by the Police Department. Upon
receipt of the completed application and the proper registration fee,
the Police Department and/or its designated representatives shall
issue a registration tag.
B. Bicycle registrations shall expire upon the transfer or destruction
of any registered bicycle.
C. Upon the change of ownership of any bicycle, the original owner shall
remove the registration tag therefrom and report the transfer to the
Police Safety Officer on forms provided by the Police Department,
giving the name and address of the person to whom the bicycle was
sold or transferred. The remnants of the tag may be returned to the
Police Department, or the licensee's registration may be transferred
to a replacement bicycle upon application to the Police Safety Officer
giving the license number and the make and frame number of both the
original and replacement bicycles. Such reports shall be made within
30 days of the date of sale or transfer. The purchaser or receiver
of the transferred bicycle may secure a registration tag in the manner
provided in this chapter. Proof of ownership may be required by the
Police Department and/or its designated representatives.
Whenever any bicycle shall be impounded for a violation of the
provisions of this chapter, it shall be returned at the expiration
of the impounded period to the owner, parent or guardian of the offender
on the payment of a charge for storage not exceeding $3. If a person
fails to reclaim an impounded bicycle or, in the case of the seizure
of a bicycle because it was found in the possession of a person, firm,
partnership or corporation not the legal owner thereof, if the bicycle
is not reclaimed by the legal owner thereof, it shall be sold at public
auction after the expiration of six months from the date of seizure.
A notice containing a description of the bicycle shall be published
in a newspaper circulating in the Borough of Fanwood at least 10 days
prior to the date of the sale.