As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLE
Includes but is not limited to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt
bikes, trail bikes, minibikes, motor scooters, go-carts, swamp buggies, mopeds
and snowmobiles and any other motor-driven vehicle operated or otherwise in
use on or in places other than public highways.
[Amended 9-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-87]
[Amended 7-21-1987 by Ord.
No. 87-58]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit and suffer
to be operated a motor-driven vehicle, as defined herein, within the Township
of Stafford, under the following circumstances:
A. On private property of another without the express, prior
written consent of the owner and the occupant of said property.
B. On any public grounds or property.
C. In such manner as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual
noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of other persons.
D. 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 be rebuttably presumed that any person under the age of 18
years who operates a motor-driven vehicle in violation of the terms of this
chapter and who resides within or is in the custody of his or her parent(s),
guardian(s) or other person(s) having custody of said minor is operating said
motor-driven vehicle with the sufferance and permission of said parent(s),
guardian(s) or other person(s) having custody.