[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Northvale 5-14-1975
as Ord. No. 403 (Ch. 72 of the 1969 Code). Amendments noted
where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any motor vehicle of a four-wheel type, constructed either of metal
or wood framing, characteristically much smaller and lower to the ground than
a conventional passenger automobile, power driven by an engine, whether a
part thereof or attached thereto, of the lawn mower or motorcycle type, but
not limited to the same, and typically having seating space for only a driver.
Any motor vehicle of the bicycle or tricycle type, constructed either
of metal or wood framing, characteristically much smaller and lower to the
ground than a conventional motorcycle, power driven by an engine, whether
a part thereof or attached thereto, of the lawn mower or motorcycle type,
but not limited to the same, and having a saddle or seat with the driver sitting
astride or upon it, typically having seating space for only the driver.
Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful to operate motor
vehicles of the minibike and go-cart type, as hereinabove defined, but not
limited to the same, under the following circumstances:
A.
Private property.
(1)
On the private property of another without receiving
the consent of the owner of the property or the person who has a contractual
right to the use of such property.
B.
On or across any public highway, street or sidewalk located
within the boundaries of the Borough of Northvale.
C.
On or across any public lands located within the boundaries
of the Borough of Northvale, including but not limited to Memorial Park, John
L. Hogan Memorial Park and all other parks, recreation areas and public school
premises, without first securing permission to do so by the proper public
authority, and then such operation will be in accordance with any express
provisions promulgated by that authority.
D.
Noise.
(1)
In such a manner as to cause a harsh, objectionable or
unreasonable noise, so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet
of other persons.
(2)
In furtherance of the provisions of Subsection D(1) above, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle of the aforesaid class which is not equipped with proper mufflers as supplied by the manufacturer for the particular model, without modifications, or any other similar muffling device designed to reduce the noise level below that which would be harsh, objectionable or unreasonable.
No parent or guardian of a minor under the age of 18 years shall knowingly
permit the minor to be in violation of this chapter.
Whenever any minor under the age of 18 years is adjudicated to be in
violation of this chapter, his parent or guardian shall be notified of this
fact by the Chief of Police or any other person designated by him to give
such notice.
If at any time within 30 days following the giving of notice, as provided in § 193-5, the minor to whom such notice relates again violates this chapter, it shall be presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that the minor did so with the knowledge and permission of his parent or guardian.
