[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Hanover 10-13-1977 by Ord. No. 19-77. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The following definitions shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
A motor vehicle with any number of wheels and propelled by
one or more motors. This definition shall include but not be limited
to motorized scooters, go-carts, gas buggies, snowmobiles, land cats,
land rovers, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) and golf carts.
[Amended 7-11-1991 by Ord. No. 16-91]
Includes motorcycles, motor bikes, bicycles with motors attached
and all motor-operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, having
a piston displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or more, rated in excess
of 1.5 brake horsepower and capable of maximum speeds in excess of
25 miles per hour, whether the motor power be a part thereof or attached
thereto, and having a saddle or seat with driver sitting astride or
upon it or a platform on which the driver stands.
A pedal bicycle having a helper motor characterized in that
the maximum piston displacement is less than 50 cubic centimeters,
rated at no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and capable of a maximum
speed of no more than 25 miles per hour.
Any area, including streets, roadways and pedestrian walkways,
and any public school grounds, public parks, public playgrounds or
other public recreation areas in the Township of Hanover.
A.Â
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a minibike
or motorcycle in or upon any public place, except that duly registered
motorcycles may be operated in accordance with law in or upon any
public street, road or highway, other than a walkway, lying within
a public place.
B.Â
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized
bicycle (Moped) on any public school ground sidewalk, public park
walkway, path, designated bicycle path or any other area used primarily
for recreation activities. Exceptions are made along designated roadways
primarily for motor vehicle ingress and egress into public school
and park parking areas, provided that the operation of said motorized
bicycle does not endanger persons walking to and from such parking
areas.
C.Â
It shall be unlawful for any person to permit, suffer
or allow the operation of a minibike, motorcycle or motorized bicycle
in or upon any public place as herein defined, except as specifically
permitted in this chapter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate
a minibike, motorcycle or motorized bicycle in or upon any private
property in the Township without express written permission of the
owner or occupant of said property.
A.Â
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not
exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90
days, or both.
[Amended 7-11-1991 by Ord. No. 16-91]
B.Â
Any vehicle used in violation of this chapter shall
be confiscated and removed to the Township garage. Said confiscated
vehicle may be released to the owner upon the owner's payment of towing
and storage costs.
