The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use of all-terrain
vehicles and dirt bikes to protect the operators of such vehicles,
and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of
Caln Township.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV)
Any motorized off-road recreational vehicle capable of cross-country
travel on land, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain,
including but not limited to a multitrack, multiwheel or low-pressure-tire
vehicle or related two-wheel, three-wheel, four-wheel or belt-driven
vehicle, or an amphibious machine. The definition of "ATV" excludes
golf carts, construction machines, utility vehicles used for utility
or business operations, agriculture, yard work, landscaping, snow
removal or otherwise being used in the reasonable maintenance of a
person's private property, or motorized vehicles being used for
law enforcement, fire, emergency, military or other authorized governmental
purposes. The definition also excludes mopeds, pedalcycles, motor-driven
cycles or motorcycles, as those terms are defined by the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Code.
DIRT BIKE
A motorcycle with tires and suspension designed and built
for riding on unpaved roads and over rough terrain. The term includes
motorcycles not equipped with the required equipment or instruments
to pass Pennsylvania Department of Transportation inspection and registration
requirements.
OPERATE
To use in any manner within the boundaries of Caln Township.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Any land, rights-of-way, roads or other real property owned,
maintained, or otherwise under the control of any person or entity
other than local, county or state government and not available for
general use by the public.
Registration of ATVs and dirt bikes governed by this chapter
is required in accordance with the registration provisions of Pennsylvania
law. Certain types of dirt bikes may not require registration. Proof
of registration in the nature of copies of the registration documents
required by Pennsylvania law shall be supplied to the Caln Township
Police Department or the Township's designee when requested in
the course of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
In addition to any enforcement actions brought under §
151-5, in the event a person is operating an ATV or dirt bike in violation of this chapter on the street or on private property without the owner's consent, a police officer may impound any ATV or dirt bike operated by such person. Any such vehicle impounded by a police officer may be redeemed by the owner or person authorized by the owner, upon payment of any fines and costs, as well as all costs of towing and storage applicable to such vehicle, and subject to providing documentation establishing proof of registration.