[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of North Franklin 9-24-1979 by Ord. No. 3-79 (Ch. 6, Part 4, of the 1988 Code
of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes all wheeled and belt-driven vehicles powered by
internal combustion engines, including but not limited to motorcycles,
motorbikes, trail bikes, and motor scooters, used for road operation
but shall not be construed to include properly licensed motor vehicles
operated on public highways, streets, roads, and private driveways
in accordance with the law.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, it shall
be unlawful for any person to operate, cause to be operated, or participate
in the operation of any recreational vehicle within the boundaries
of North Franklin Township except in conformance with this chapter.
All recreational vehicles shall be registered with the North
Franklin Police Department giving the make, model, engine size, serial
number, color, and actual ownership.
All recreational vehicles, when operated off the road, shall
display an identification number which shall be purchased from the
North Franklin Township Police Department for a fee of $2 per number.
No recreational vehicle shall be used for off-road operation
without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner or owners
of land on which the recreational vehicle is to be operated.
No recreational vehicles shall be operated within the Township
except in areas designated on the Township map located at the Township
Municipal Building.
No recreational vehicles shall be operated off the road except
during the hours between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. prevailing time.
[Amended 2-23-1988 by Ord. No. 1-88]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $300 and/or to imprisonment for a term not
to exceed 90 days.
