[Adopted 7-22-1963[1]]
Many miles of beach lie within the corporate
boundaries of the Village of Old Field. These beaches are, for the
most part, not extensive in width between the upland and the low water
mark and have been in the past subject to extensive erosion. These
beaches are composed of sand and small stones loosely packed together
and form an aggregate which is too loose for the proper support of
a motor vehicle. The operation of motor vehicles along these beaches
will aid in their erosion, create unsightly and damaging ruts and
endanger the peace and safety of the residents of the village.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
All the area along the shores of Long Island Sound, Port
Jefferson Harbor, Conscience Bay and Flax Pond lying within or adjacent
to the Village of Old Field between the average low water mark and
the upland.
Every vehicle that is self-propelled.
No motor vehicle shall be operated on the beach
at any time unless it is operated by a member of a police department,
the armed services or a fire department or other municipal department
in the course of his duty or unless it is operated in connection with
construction or maintenance work when licensed by the village or unless
it is operated in connection with the launching of a boat by trailer
from a public beach immediately adjacent to the strand or by an owner
of the upland immediately adjacent to such strand.
