The City Council finds and declares the following:
A. That because of the severely congested streets, roadways and alleys
of the City, these regulations banning recreation and off-highway
vehicles would serve the public interest and safety.
B. That recreation and off-highway vehicles adversely affect traffic
flow and the response time of emergency vehicles in the City.
C. That recreation and off-highway vehicles lead to motor vehicle collision
for the operator and other motor vehicles and pedestrians in the City.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
RECREATION OR OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE
Any motor vehicle designed or modified for use over unimproved
terrain for recreation or pleasure while not being operated on a public
way as defined in Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 90, including,
but not limited to, all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles, dirt
bikes, and recreation utility vehicles while not being operated on
a public way.