The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health,
welfare, safety, peace and tranquility by regulating the operation
of motorcycles, limited-use motorcycles and limited-use off-road vehicles
within the Town of Newfane. It is also the purpose of this chapter
to prevent those who wish to operate and use motorcycles, limited-use
motorcycles and limited-use off-road vehicles from trespassing on
public or private property in the Town of Newfane, from annoying any
person or persons and from creating a public nuisance.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
LIMITED-USE MOTORCYCLE
An unenclosed limited-use vehicle having two, three, or four
wheels (a quad) with a seat or saddle for the operator. A limited-use
motorcycle having a maximum performance speed of more than 20 miles
per hour but not more than 30 miles per hour shall be a Class B limited-use
motorcycle. A limited-use motorcycle having a maximum speed of performance
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, as defined in § 123
of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
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 Ordinance Enforcement Officer of the Town of Newfane or
his deputy, the Niagara County Sheriff's Department and the New
York State Police shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.