The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
A self-propelled vehicle designed to travel over unimproved
terrain and which has been determined by the Commissioner of Motor
Vehicles to be unsuitable for operation on the public highways and
also defined as any three or more wheeled motorized vehicle, generally
characterized by large, low-pressure tires, a seat designed to be
straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering, which is intended
for off-road uses by an individual rider on various types of nonpaved
terrain. Such vehicles do not include trail bikes, golf carts, agricultural
tractors, farm implements and construction machines.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE DEALER
Any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling,
leasing or renting all-terrain vehicles, minibikes, as defined by
this chapter, mini motorcycles, as defined by this chapter, or dirt
bikes, as defined by this chapter, at retail having a regular and
established place of business within the Town of Newington.
DIRT BIKE
A.
A two-wheeled motorized recreational vehicle designed to travel
over unimproved terrain and not designed for travel on a highway,
and also defined pursuant to General Statute § 14-390m(d)
as may be amended.
B.
As used in this chapter, All-terrain vehicle, minibike, mini
motorcycle and dirt bike shall not include the following:
(1)
Any registered "motorcycle" as defined in General Statute § 14-1(46);
(2)
Any registered "motor vehicle" as defined in General Statute
§ 14-1(47);
(3)
Any moped that meets Federal Department of Transportation guidelines
for use on streets and is approved by the State of Connecticut Department
of Motor Vehicles for use on streets, provided, however, the moped
is operated pursuant to all applicable state laws, rules, and regulations
and all Town of Newington ordinances;
(4)
Any wheelchair or similar mobility assisting device utilized
by a person with a physical disability or whose ambulatory mobility
has been impaired due to age or physical ailment;
(5)
Any self-propelled snowplow, snowblower or lawn mower when used
for the purpose for which it was designed and operated at a speed
not to exceed four miles per hour;
(6)
Any vehicle owned or leased by the Town of Newington; and
(7)
Any electronic assistive mobility device.
MINI MOTORCYCLE
A vehicle that has not more than three wheels in contact
with the ground, has a manufactured seat height of less than 26 inches
measured at the lowest point on top of the seat cushion without the
ride, and is propelled by an engine having a piston displacement of
less than 50 c.c.