[Adopted 7-10-1967 by Ord. No. 9-1967]
It is unlawful to rent, lease or hire, lend
or bail motor scooters, motor-powered bicycles, motorbikes or motorcycles
within the City of Ventnor City, New Jersey.
[Amended 2-2-1989 by Ord. No. 8903; 1-9-1997 by Ord. No. 9616]
Any person, firm, association or corporation
who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon
conviction thereof before a proper officer having jurisdiction, be
subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 90 days, or both. Each day a violation occurs or exists
shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to or as a substitute
for the previously mentioned fine, the imposition of community service
shall be authorized as an additional penalty, which community service
shall not exceed 90 days.
[Adopted 9-27-1976 by Ord. No. 7616]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
A peddle bicycle having a helper motor characterized in that
the maximum piston displacement is less than 50 cubic centimeters
rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and capable of a maximum speed
of no more than 25 miles per hour.
[Amended 6-4-1979 by Ord. No. 7904]
The operation and use of motorized bicycles
shall be prohibited on the Boardwalk.
[Amended 2-2-1989 by Ord. No. 8903; 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06; 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-07]
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine
not exceeding the sum of $200 for the first offense; $500 for the
second offense; and $1,500 for the third and each subsequent offense
thereafter. In addition to or as a substitute for the previously mentioned
fine, the imposition of community service shall be authorized as an
additional penalty, which community service shall not exceed 90 days.