The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, welfare,
safety, peace and tranquillity by regulating the operation of motorcycles,
snowmobiles and limited-use off-road vehicles within the Village of Ballston
Spa. It is also the purpose of this chapter to prevent those inhabitants of
the Village of Ballston Spa who wish to operate and use motorcycles, snowmobiles
and limited-use off-road vehicles from trespassing on public or private property
in the Village of Ballston Spa, from annoying inhabitants and from creating
a public nuisance.
As used herein, the following words shall have the meanings set forth
below:
LIMITED-USE MOTORCYCLE
An unenclosed limited-use vehicle having only two or three wheels,
with a seat or saddle for the operator. A "limited-use motorcycle" having
the maximum performance speed of more than 20 miles per hour but not more
than 30 miles per hour shall be a Class A limited-use motorcycle. A "limited-use
motorcycle" having a maximum performance speed of more than 20 miles per hour
shall be a Class B limited-use motorcycle. A "limited-use motorcycle" having
a maximum performance speed of not more than 20 miles per hour shall be a
Class C limited-use motorcycle.
LIMITED-USE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
A vehicle other than one currently licensed to be operated or driven
upon a public highway, which is propelled by any power other than human power.
MOTORCYCLE
Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider
and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground,
but excluding a tractor.
SNOWMOBILE
A self-propelled vehicle designed to travel on snow or ice, steered
by skis or runners and supported, in whole or in part, by one or more skis,
belts or cleats.
A failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed
a violation, and the violator shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250
or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both.
The Village of Ballston Spa Police Department shall enforce the provisions
of this chapter.