[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Hales Corners as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted as §§ 15.07 and 15.11 of the Municipal Code]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Motorized vehicles used on private or public property for individual or organized recreational purposes whether licensed or unlicensed. By way of illustration but not of limitation, "recreational vehicles" shall include snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, minibikes, motorcycles, motorized scooters and motorized bicycles.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a recreational vehicle:
A. 
In a negligent manner;
B. 
Which is unsafe under prescribed federal or state standards; or
C. 
Without proper safety attire or equipment under prescribed federal or state standards.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a recreational vehicle upon private or public property (other than roads, driveways, business zoned parking lots or public lakes).
This article shall not apply to:
A. 
Licensed recreational vehicles operating on public streets.
B. 
A dealer or repairer of recreational vehicles whose operation shall be limited to operation for demonstration or maintenance purposes on his own property.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-4 of this Code.
[Adopted as §§ 11.04 and 11.09 of the Municipal Code]
No person shall operate a racing car, "GoKart" or similar vehicle in the Village except upon a track constructed and licensed under this article.
A vehicle racetrack license shall be issued for a license year from July 1 to June 30, subject to the following terms and conditions:
A. 
The track must be located at least 2,000 feet from any dwelling.
B. 
The track must be covered by a public liability insurance policy with limits of $100,000/$300,000/$10,000, and a certificate of insurance shall be filed with the Village Clerk before the license is issued.
C. 
The track must have toilet facilities approved by the Health Officer of the Village.
D. 
All structures must comply with the Building Code and Zoning Code of the Village and be approved by the Building Inspector.
E. 
The track shall be operated only between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
F. 
The track shall be hard-surfaced with concrete, macadam, or equivalent material.
G. 
The licensee shall post a bond with the Village, indemnifying and holding harmless the Village in the amount of $100,000 from any and all claims and damages which might arise from the licensing or operation of the track.
License applications shall be on forms supplied by the Village Clerk. Before any license is granted, the Village Board shall hold a public hearing on the application, with at least one notice thereof to be published in the official Village newspaper. The license shall issue only if the Board finds that the public health, safety and welfare will not be adversely affected thereby.
No vehicle shall be operated on a licensed track which is not equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-4 of this Code.