[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Edgewater 10-1-1974 by Ord. No. 561A-74 (Ch. 172 of the 1975
Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 432.
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 lawnmower
or motorcycle type, but not limited to the same, and typically having
seating space for only a driver.
Including motor scooters and motorbikes, 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 lawnmower or motorcycle type,
but not limited to the same, and having a saddle or seat with 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.
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. No person shall continue to so operate
a motor vehicle of aforesaid class upon the private property of another
after consent has been withdrawn.
B.
On or across any public highway, street or sidewalk located within
the boundaries of the Borough of Edgewater.
C.
On or across any public lands located within the boundaries of the
Borough of Edgewater, including, but not limited to, 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.
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. In furtherance of the provisions of this subsection, 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.
