The provisions of this chapter are designed to secure, promote
and protect the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare,
peace and quiet of the residents of Warrington Township by regulating
the use of motorized dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles within the
Township and in order to alleviate problems, such as but not limited
to loud, unnecessary and unusual noises within the Township, damage
and destruction of personal property, unauthorized use of private
lands, disturbances through the creation of unnecessary dust and debris,
and other inconveniences caused by said motorized dirt bikes and all-terrain
vehicles to the residents of Warrington Township.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV
A motorized flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three
low-pressure tires, but not more than six tires, that is limited in
engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry
weight less than 600 pounds. Motorized go-carts are included.
LOT or LOTS
A lot in the Township of Warrington which is part of an approved
subdivision, the plan or map of which has been recorded with the Bucks
County Recorder of Deeds, or a lawful lot described by metes and bounds,
the deed of which has been recorded with the Bucks County Recorder
of Deeds, or one for which the Township has granted a waiver from
platting.
MOTORIZED DIRT BIKES
A two-wheeled vehicle being capable of cross-country travel
on natural terrain without benefit of a road or trail.
The following uses are exempt from this chapter:
A. Any motorized dirt bike(s) and/or ATV(s) used by Township or any
other governmental body in conducting official business.
B. Any motorized dirt bike(s) and/or ATV(s) used in agriculture work.
C. Any motorized dirt bike(s) and/or ATV(s) used in snow clearing.
The police and/or code enforcement officers of Warrington Township
are charged with enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and
any rules and regulations promulgated by Warrington Township.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Township before a Magisterial District Judge, pay a fine of not more than $600, plus all court costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the Township in the enforcement of this chapter. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Township may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure. Each day a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Further, the appropriate officers or agents of the Township are hereby authorized to seek equitable relief, including injunction, to enforce compliance herewith. This chapter may be enforced initially by violation ticket (citation); see Chapter
38, Ordinance Enforcement Procedures, Article
II, Tickets for Certain Offenses.