[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville 8-5-1998
by L.L. No. 3-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville recognizes that the operation
of vehicles known as "all-terrain vehicles" (ATV's) can, under certain
circumstances, cause excessive noise to the detriment of occupants and owners
of residential and other premises within the town.
A.
The provisions of Article 48-C of the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York are hereby declared applicable to the operation
of ATV's upon private lands within the boundaries of the Town of Cortlandville.
B.
The provisions of § 375, Subdivision 31, of
the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York are hereby declared applicable
to the operation of ATV's upon private lands within the boundaries of
the Town of Cortlandville.
For purposes of this chapter, the term "motor vehicle" as defined in
§ 375, Subdivision 31, shall include ATV's.
No ATV shall be operated within the Town of Cortlandville within 500
feet of any adjoining owner's property line.
The penalties for the violation of this chapter shall be those specified
for violations of Article 48-C and § 375, Subdivision 31, of the
Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
