[Added 3-15-2005 by Ord. No. 12-2005[1]]
A.
It is the responsibility of local government to adopt
regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
Such authority has been delegated to municipalities by the Legislature
of the State of New Jersey.
B.
The governing body of the City of Millville finds
and declares that a significant safety problem has arisen as a result
of unlicensed drivers operating electric-powered motor scooters on
the public lands and public property. These electric-powered motor
scooters are not registered with the state. Frequently, the operators
of these devices do not utilize helmets or use hand signals to signify
their intentions regarding stopping or turning. Consequently, these
operators present a significant traffic hazard.
C.
The purpose of these regulations is to prohibit the
use of electric-powered motor scooters by unlicensed drivers on the
public lands and public property.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
that a different meaning is intended.
Includes all ballparks, lake areas, parks, and recreational
areas owned by or under the jurisdiction of the City of Millville
or the Board of Education.
Includes all alleys, parking lots, sidewalks, and streets
owned by or under the jurisdiction of the City of Millville.
Unlicensed drivers shall not operate electric-powered
motor scooters on the public lands and public property within the
City of Millville.
Any person found guilty of an offense under
this article shall be subject to a fine up to and including $500,
or community service up to and including 30 days or imprisonment up
to and including 30 days, in the discretion of the Municipal Court.
