As used in this article, unless the context or subject matter
otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
MOTOR VEHICLE
An automobile, truck, motorcycle, motorbike, minibike, trail
bike, go-cart, snowmobile, golf cart and any other combination of
materials which, when assembled, can transport a person and is propelled
by any power other than muscular power except:
A.
Electrically or mechanically driven invalid chairs being operated
or driven by an invalid;
B.
Fire and police vehicles; and
C.
Self-propelled tractors and caterpillar or crawler-type equipment
while being operated on a contract site.
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE
A motor vehicle which is not registered in accordance with
New York State Motor Vehicle Law for operation on public highways.
UNLICENSED MINOR
Any person under the age of 18 who is not duly licensed to
operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
PRIVATE ROAD and PUBLIC ROAD
Any paved or unpaved road or right-of-way which appears on
the Official Map of the Village or has been duly approved by the Village
Planning Board.
No person shall operate any motor vehicle, registered or unregistered,
upon any private road or upon any private property without the consent
of the owner or legal occupant thereof.
If any unregistered or registered motor vehicle is operated by an unlicensed minor in violation of §
220-17 of this article, any police officer shall, upon the written complaint of any resident of the Village or upon said police officer witnessing such violation, impound the particular motor vehicle involved in such violation and store the same with the Police Department.