Queen Annes County, MD Article III Dirt Bikes, Unregistered Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles

[Adopted 10-18-2003 by Ord. No. 03-16]

§ 13-9 Definitions.

In this article, the following words have the meanings indicated.

DIRT BIKE

A. Any motorcycle or similar vehicle that is not registered under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

B. Includes:

(1) A minibike;

(2) An all-terrain vehicle of either the three- or four-wheel variety; and

(3) Any other motorcycle or similar vehicle that is not eligible for registration under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

MINIBIKE

A motor vehicle that:

A. Has a saddle for the use of the rider;

B. Is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;

C. Is not eligible for registration under the Maryland Vehicle Law; and

D. Has:

(1) A ten-inch (254 mm) or less nominal wheel-rim diameter;

(2) Forty inches or less wheel base;

(3) Twenty-five inches or less seat height, measured at the lowest point on the top of the seat cushion without rider; or

(4) A propelling engine with piston displacement of 50 cc or less.

MOTORCYCLE OR SIMILAR VEHICLE

A. A motor vehicle that is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground.

B. Includes:

(1) A minibike;

(2) A motor scooter; and

(3) A bicycle with motor attached.

UNREGISTERED MOTORCYCLE OR SIMILAR VEHICLE

A motorcycle or similar vehicle that is eligible for registration under the Maryland Vehicle Law but is not in fact registered.

§ 13-10 Exclusions.

A. In general. This article does not apply to any of the following while being used for their designed purposes:

(1) Tractors;

(2) Snowblowers;

(3) Lawn mowers;

(4) Wheelchairs; or

(5) Golf carts.

B. Government and farm vehicles. This article does not apply to any vehicle owned and operated by an agency or instrumentality of federal, state, city, or other local government or to any vehicle while being utilized in farming or agricultural activity.

§ 13-11 Prohibited conduct while riding or driving.

No person may drive or ride any dirt bike or any unregistered motorcycle or similar vehicle on any public property that is located in Queen Anne's County including any public roads located in Queen Anne's County nor may any person drive or ride any dirt bike or any unregistered motorcycle or similar vehicle on private property without the permission of the owner of such property.

§ 13-12 Responsibilities of parents and guardians.

No parent or guardian of a minor may knowingly permit the minor to violate any provision of § 13-11 of this article.

§ 13-13 Violations and penalties.

Any person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each offense. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this article shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both fine and imprisonment.