The Town Board of the Town of Monroe determines that it is in the interest
of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Monroe
to regulate the operation and use of certain types of recreational vehicles
on public and private property. It is also the intent of this chapter to preserve
the peace and good order of the Town and to protect and preserve the property
of the Town and its residents.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
Any self-propelled vehicle manufactured for operation primarily on
off-highway trails or in off-highway competitions and only incidentally operated
on public highways. Included within this definition are vehicles commonly
referred to as "dirt bikes," "minibikes," "go carts," "dune buggies," "trail
bikes" and "mopeds."
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE
Snowmobiles, motorcycles, minibikes, trail bikes, all-terrain vehicles
and other motorized two-, three- and four-wheeled vehicles and similar vehicles
and contrivances designed for operation primarily on off-highway trails.
SNOWMOBILE
Any self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice, steered
by skis or runners and supported in whole or in part by one or more skis,
belts or cleats.
No person shall drive, operate or ride upon, or suffer or permit to
be driven or operated or ridden upon, any all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile
or other recreational vehicle as that term is defined in this chapter within
the unincorporated areas of the Town of Monroe under the following circumstances:
A. On any Town highway, right-of-way, sidewalk, parking
lot, park or other public lands.
B. On the private property of another without the express
prior written consent of the owner of such property. Such consent may be revoked
at any time by the owner thereof. Where such express prior written consent
has been obtained, the operator shall keep such consent on his person and
available for immediate display at all times during the period of operation.
Such express prior written consent shall not be deemed a consent as to any
person whose name is not set forth therein. Failure to produce such express
prior written consent upon demand therefor by any police officer shall be
presumptive evidence that such consent has not been given or received.
Any person who shall be found guilty of a violation of this chapter
shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not
more than 15 days, or both.