The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the use of off-highway
recreational vehicles (OHRVs) on certain Class V roads in the Town
of Wolfeboro in accordance with RSA 215-A:15.
The Selectmen hereby authorize the use of OHRVs, including golf
carts registered as OHRVs pursuant to RSA 215-A:21 on Port Wedeln
Road, Winterhaven Road, Lloyd Road and Bernard Drive in the Port Wedeln
Subdivision. The use of OHRVs on said roads is limited to travel to
and from the individual lots within the Port Wedeln Subdivision and
the Port Wedeln beach and docks on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Operators of OHRVs shall keep to the extreme right and yield
to all conventional motor vehicle traffic. OHRVs shall be operated
at a maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour or the posted speed
limit, whichever is lower.
OHRVs must have at least one, but not more than two headlights,
and one or more rear taillights in working order when operating at
any time during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half
hour before sunrise, adequate brakes capable of stopping the vehicle
within 40 feet at 20 miles per hour, a current registration decal
and mufflers and exhaust systems complying with the requirements of
RSA 215-A:12. Any trailer towed behind an OHRV shall be equipped with
reflectors and a rigid hitch, such as a tow bar.
Any person operating an OHRV, including a golf cart, on said
roads, and all passengers in said OHRVs, shall be deemed to have waived
all claims against the Town of Wolfeboro for its decision to allow
the operation of such OHRVs on the public roads as permitted by this
chapter.
In addition to the requirements and restrictions set forth in
this chapter, any operator of an OHRV, including a golf cart, shall
comply with the operational and other requirements set forth in RSA
215-A.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a violation.
The fine shall be $600 for the first offense, $700 for a second offense,
$800 for a third offense, $900 for a fourth offense, with a maximum
of $1,000 for any subsequent offenses.