As used in this Article
VIII, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ATV
Any all-terrain vehicle as defined under Vehicle and Traffic
Law § 2281.
PERSONAL VEHICLE
A personal vehicle for purposes of this Article
VIII shall be any motorized or otherwise self-propelled vehicle, including, but not limited to, scooters, minibikes and other motorized bikes and vehicles that are intended to be for the transport of either one or two individuals. For purposes of this Article
VIII, a personal vehicle does not include a motorcycle which is properly registered with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and is operated in accordance with the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
It shall be unlawful to operate an ATV or personal vehicle in
the following locations and/or manner:
A. Upon public property at any time without express written consent
or permit issued by the government agency owning or controlling said
property. Any such consent or permit must be filed with the Village
Clerk.
B. In violation of the requirements and regulations of the Department
of Motor Vehicles of the State of New York. Should the Department
of Motor Vehicles require registration or licensing of said vehicles,
it shall be unlawful to operate said vehicle without proper registration,
licensing and insurance.
C. In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the
safety of any person, including the operator, or the property of any
person.
D. In a manner that is disturbing and bothersome to adjoining property
owners, by reason of resulting noise, dust or other condition arising
from the operation of such vehicles.
E. Without an operable muffler to reduce the sound emitted from the
vehicle at a noise level of 75 decibels or below at a property or
street boundary line.
G. While under the influence of alcohol or drugs as defined in the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.
H. Between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., prevailing time.
This Article
VIII shall not apply to the operation of any ATV or personal vehicle in the regular course of a lawful business or to the operation of the ATV or personal vehicle under circumstances regulated by any agency of the State of New York, or to any ATV or personal vehicle operated by a public official or public employee in his official capacity for a public purpose, including emergency service, police protection, fire protection and public works activity.