[Adopted 1-24-2011 by L.L. No. 3-2011]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A vehicle powered by electricity, usually provided by batteries.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
A motor vehicle which operates by combining an internal combustion
engine powered by gasoline or diesel fuel with a battery-powered electric
motor.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any vehicle that is self-propelled by an engine, including
but not limited to automobiles, vans, motorcycles and construction
vehicles.
Penalties for violations of this article shall be as set forth
by the Village Justice of the Village of Cooperstown, but not in an
amount to exceed $250.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the officers
of the Village of Cooperstown Police Department and may be enforced
by all law enforcement officers with jurisdiction in the Village of
Cooperstown, including state and municipal law enforcement officers
authorized to enforce the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of
New York. The provisions of this article may also be enforced by municipal
traffic and parking enforcement officers if authorized by the municipality
to issue appearance tickets. The law enforcement officer or enforcement
agent shall issue an appearance ticket returnable in the local court
of the jurisdiction where the violation occurred. Enforcement shall
occur in all areas, public or private, where New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law is enforceable.