[Adopted 2-26-1979 by L.L. No. 5-1979]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Includes but is not expressly limited to minibikes, motor
scooters, go-carts, golf carts, motorbikes, dune buggies and swamp
buggies, mopeds and any other similar motor vehicles of the type that
are normally used on land for recreation, entertainment or pleasure.
The use of lawn mowers, powered garden vehicles and other similar
utilitarian domestic vehicles is specifically excepted herefrom.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit and suffer to be operated a recreational motor vehicle, as defined in § 56-102, within the Village of Valley Stream under any of the following circumstances:
A.
On any public grounds or property, public streets
excepted, including Village-owned land, which shall include but not
be limited to parks, ball parks, recreation areas, easements and sidewalks
or areas, dedicated to or commonly used for vehicular or pedestrian
traffic, Village storage facilities, garage areas and Board of Education
lands, unless specifically designated, set aside and reserved therefor
by resolution of the Village of Valley Stream.
B.
In such manner as to create loud or unnecessary noise
so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with persons in the peaceful
and quiet enjoyment of their property.
C.
In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as
to endanger the safety or property of any person.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine
not to exceed $250.
All ordinances, local laws or resolutions or
parts of ordinances, local laws or resolutions of the Village of Valley
Stream inconsistent with the provisions of this article are hereby
repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the
extent of such inconsistency, and in all respects this article shall
be in addition to other legislation regulating and governing the subject
matter covered by this article.
If any section, paragraph, subdivision or provision
of this article shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional,
the same shall not affect the validity of this article as a whole,
or any part or provision thereof, other than the part so decided to
be invalid or unconstitutional.
This article shall take effect immediately as
provided by law.
