[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Groveland
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted as Ch. 8, § 8-21, of the General Bylaws]
No person shall operate a motor bike, trail bike, motorcycle,
skimobile or any other similar motor-driven vehicle on or upon any
private property in the Town of Groveland without written permission
of the owner or legal occupant thereof.
No person shall operate a motor bike, trail bike, motorcycle,
skimobile or any other similar motor-driven vehicle on or upon any
property of the Town of Groveland, other than a traveled public way,
without written permission of the Board of Selectmen and the Chief
of Police.
[Amended 4-24-2023 ATM by Art.
16]
Any person in violation of the above shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100 for each offense, punishable by criminal complaint or by noncriminal disposition in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D and § 100-2 of the Town Code.
[Adopted 11-13-2002 STM
(Ch. 8, § 8-22, of the General Bylaws)]
As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Unregistered, two wheels, with handle grips, powered by a
gasoline two-stroke or four-stroke engine. A "motorized bicycle" or
motorcycle, as defined in MGL c. 90, § 1, is not a motorized
scooter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit to
operate the defined motorized scooter within the Town of Groveland
under any of the following circumstances:
A.
On public sidewalks.
B.
On public and private roadways by a person not possessing a valid
driver's license or learner's permit.
C.
In public parks and recreational areas.
D.
On public school property.
E.
On private property without the prior written consent of the owner
or occupant of said property. No written consent shall be required
for operation of any motorized scooter upon the property of any private
club or other organization that permits the use of similar recreational
vehicles by the club members.
F.
In such manner as to create loud or unnecessary noise so as to unreasonably
disturb or interfere with persons in the peaceful and quiet enjoyment
of their property. To this end, no person shall operate a scooter
before the hour of 9:00 a.m. and after the hour of 7:00 p.m.
G.
To have a second rider on the same scooter.
H.
Failing to wear protective headgear conforming to Registry of Motor
Vehicle standards.
[Amended 4-24-2023 ATM by Art.
16]
Any person legally entitled to operate a motorized scooter,
as set forth herein, must conform with all traffic laws and regulations
of the commonwealth.
[Amended 4-24-2023 ATM by Art.
16]
Any violation of this bylaw shall be subject to a $25 fine for the first offense and a $50 fine for all subsequent offenses, punishable by criminal complaint or by noncriminal disposition in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D and § 100-2 of the Town Code.
