[Adopted 10-11-1999 by Ord. No. 99-2]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
That certain class of vehicles which is exclusively human-powered
by means of foot pedals, which the driver would normally ride astride,
which have not in excess of three wheels and which may be commonly
known as "unicycles" and "bicycles."
That level of noise which disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort
of any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing, visiting
or working in the area.
An exhaust system in which the original noise abatement devices
have been physically altered causing them to be less effective in
reducing noise, or the original noise abatement devices have either
been removed or replaced by noise abatement devices which are not
as effective in reducing noise as their original devices, or devices
have been added to the original noise abatement devices such that
noise levels are increased.
Any automobile, van, truck, motorcycle or motor scooter.
A machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound,
including but not limited to radios, cassette tape players and compact
disc players.
Every device, upon which any person or property is or may
be transported or drawn on a public highway, except devices moved
by human power.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person within Town limits
to use or operate a sound system in a motor vehicle, vehicle or on
a bicycle at an excessive noise level.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person within Town limits
to operate a motor vehicle which causes excessive noise levels as
a result of a defective or modified exhaust system or unnecessary
engine revving.
Whoever violates this article for the first
offense shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $50. For each
subsequent like offense he shall be fined not less than $25 nor more
than $100.
