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 Somers. 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 Somers, 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 performance speed 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
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
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.
A failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed
a violation, and the violator shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250
or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both.
The Town of Somers Police Department and the New York State Police shall
enforce the provisions of this chapter.