As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
RECREATIONAL MOTORIZED VEHICLES
Recreational motorized vehicles are described as the following:
motorized scooter, 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 City
of Haverhill under any of the following circumstances:
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 a manner as to create loud or unnecessary
noise 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 Vehicles standards and/or noncompliance with the
helmet requirements of MGL c. 85, § 11B 1/2.
[Amended 7-10-2007 by Doc. 76]
I. Children age 12 and under shall not be allowed to
drive motorized scooters.
Any person legally entitled to operate a motor
scooter, as set forth herein, must conform with all traffic laws and
regulations of the Commonwealth.
Any violation of said article shall be subject
to a fine of $50 for the first offense and no more than a fine of
$100 for subsequent offenses.