[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Lewisboro
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-25-1978 by L.L. No. 1-1978]
[1]
Editor’s Note: The title of this chapter was amended
to include “any motorized vehicle” 4-8-2013 by L.L. No.
5-2013.
[Amended 4-8-2013 by L.L. No. 5-2013]
The purpose of this article shall be to promote the health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of the Town of
Lewisboro and the protection and preservation of the property of the
Town and its residents by enacting this article restricting the use
of snowmobiles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and any motorized
vehicle on Town-owned property.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any self-propelled vehicle which is manufactured for sale
for operation primarily on off-highway trails or off-highway competitions
and only incidentally operated on public highways, providing that
such vehicle does not exceed 70 inches in width, or 1,000 pounds dry
weight.
[Added 7-9-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012[1]]
The same definition as provided by the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York. Section 123 of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law defines "motorcycle" as "[e]very 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."
The same definition as provided by the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York. Section 2221 of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York defines "snowmobile" as "[a]ny self-propelled
vehicle designed for 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."
Includes all lands owned by the Town, other than the Town
roads, and shall include all such lands whether or not used for park
purposes and municipal purposes; and shall also include all lands
owned by park districts under the jurisdiction of the Town Board of
the Town of Lewisboro.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also revised the title
of this article form "Snowmobiles and Motorcycles" to "Snowmobiles,
Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles."
[Amended 7-9-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012; 4-8-2013 by L.L. No. 5-2013]
A.Â
No person
shall operate any motorcycle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or any
motorized vehicle upon any Town-owned property, except for the principal
purpose of providing transportation to and from a Town park or municipal
building, in which case such vehicle shall be operated only within
the bounds of the driveway and parking area of such Town property
and at a speed not in excess of five miles per hour. This provision
shall not apply to emergency vehicles for official use or mobility
aids for handicapped persons.
B.Â
No owner
of a motorcycle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or any motorized
vehicle shall permit another person to operate any motorcycle, snowmobile,
all-terrain vehicle, or any motorized vehicle upon any Town-owned
property, except for the principal purpose of providing transportation
to and from a Town park or municipal building, in which case such
vehicle shall be operated only within the bounds of the driveway and
parking area of such Town property and at a speed not in excess of
five miles per hour.
C.Â
No person
shall operate any motorcycle, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or any
motorized vehicle upon the private property of another without the
consent of the owner of such private property.
[Amended 8-14-1984 by L.L. No. 8-1984; 4-8-2013 by L.L. No. 5-2013]
Any violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine
of not less that $50 or in excess of $1,000, and may be subject to
restitution.
