[Ord. No. 05-01, § 1, 4-4-2005]
All terms used in this Article shall be interpreted in accord
with the definitions thereof set forth in Title 14 of the General
Statutes as that title may be amended or recodified from time to time
except that the following defined term shall have the meaning indicated
herein.
A four-wheeled vehicle other than a motor vehicle, bicycle
with a helper motor or a motorized scooter and which is propelled
by an internal combustion engine, electric motor or other mechanical
means; is capable of carrying a rider and/or passenger at a speed
in excess of five miles per hour.
A wheeled device other than a motor vehicle consisting of
a platform of metal, wood, plastic or any other material designed
for recreational purposes to carry its user in an erect position and
which is propelled by the use of a small motor.
A two-wheeled vehicle other than a motor vehicle, bicycle
with helper motor or a motorized scooter and which is propelled by
an internal, combustion engine, electric motor or other mechanical
means; is capable of carrying a rider and/or passenger at a speed
in excess of five miles per hour; and is designed to replicate the
general appearance of a motorcycle, regardless of the scale of replication.
[Ord. No. 05-01, § 2, 4-4-2005]
(a)
No person may operate any motorized scooter, pocket motorcycle or
go-cart within the limits of any public streets or on property and/or
under the control of the Town or any of its agencies.
(b)
No person may ride as a passenger in or upon a motorized scooter,
pocket motorcycle or go-cart within the limits of a public street
or on property and/or under the control of the Town or any of its
agencies.
[Ord. No. 05-01, § 3, 4-4-2005]
(a)
No person may operate any motorized scooter, pocket motorcycle, or
go-cart on private property without the written permission of the
owner or agent of the owner of said property.
(b)
No person may ride as a passenger in or upon a motorized scooter,
pocket motorcycle, or go-cart on private property without the written
consent of the owner or the agent of the owner of said property.
[Ord. No. 05-01, § 4, 4-4-2005]
(a)
Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this Article
shall be punished by a fine of $100. Each offense shall constitute
a separate violation.
(b)
Impoundment. In addition to the above penalty, any motorized scooter,
pocket motorcycle or go-cart may be taken into custody by a member
of the Windsor Police Department and stored in a place to be designated
by the Town Manager at the owner's expense to be held until such
time as adequate arrangements are made by a responsible adult for
it to be transported to an appropriate location. If no such arrangements
are made within 72 hours after notice to the owner or responsible
adult, said motorized scooter, pocket motorcycle or go-cart shall
be deemed to be abandoned. Said notice may be given verbally, in writing,
or by publication if the owner or responsible adult cannot be identified.
If the notice is given verbally, the officer giving said notice shall
make a record of the date, time and person notified.
