[A.O.]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Ordinance
Regulating the Use of All-Terrain Vehicles, Dirt Bikes and Other Motorized
Recreational Vehicles in the Township of Stroud, Monroe County, Pennsylvania."
[A.O.]
The purpose of the within Part is to regulate and control the
operation and use of all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and other motorized
recreational vehicles within Stroud Township for the protection of
the health, safety and general welfare of the residents, property
owners, visitors and others within Stroud Township.
[A.O.]
As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV
A motorized off-road vehicle which travels on three or more
inflatable tires as defined in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
DIRT BIKE
A motorized off-road 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.
OPERATE
To ride in, on or upon and/or to be in actual physical control
of the functioning or movement of an ATV, dirt bike, go-cart, motorized
scooter, or any other motorized vehicle used for recreational purposes
or off-road.
OWNER
A person, other than a lienholder, having the property or
title to an ATV, dirt bike, or any other motorized off-road vehicle.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation, the state or its
agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons whether incorporated
or not.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
The entire width between boundary lines of any area or place
that is owned or controlled by the commonwealth and/or the Township
of Stroud, its agencies or subdivisions.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Any all-terrain vehicle, dirt bike, motor bike, trail bike,
motorized scooter, go-cart, dune buggy, four-wheel drive vehicle operated
off public roads, or any other motorized vehicle used for recreational
or off-road purposes. This term does not include off-road motor vehicles
used exclusively as utility vehicles for agricultural or business
operations, equipment used for property maintenance or construction,
emergency and law enforcement vehicles, golf carts, boats and battery-operated
toy vehicles manufactured for children under 10 years old and/or for
a rate speed not to exceed five miles per hour.
REGULATED VEHICLE
An ATV, dirt bike, recreational vehicle, snowmobile, or other
motorized recreational vehicle as defined by this Part.
ROADWAY
That portion of a highway (or railroad) less the roadway
(or railroad tracks) and any shoulder.
SNOWMOBILE
An engine-driven vehicle of a type which utilized sled-type
runners, or skis, or an endless belt tread or any combination of these
or similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated.
TRAFFICWAY
The entire width between the boundary lines or other boundary
lines of every way or place of which any part is open to the public
for the purposes of vehicular travel as a matter of right or custom.
[A.O.]
No person shall operate a regulated vehicle, nor shall an owner
permit a regulated vehicle to be operated in the Township of Stroud
except as follows: On any public roadway or trafficway during an emergency
declared by the Board of Supervisors or by the Chief of Police or
a special event authorized by the Board of Supervisors allowing a
regulated vehicle(s). Any operation of a regulated vehicle(s) during
such declared emergency or authorized special event shall be operated
in the safest manner possible by a safety-certified and liability-insured
operator wearing a fastened safety helmet at their sole risk.