[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Ventnor City as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 7-10-1967 by Ord. No. 9-1967]
It is unlawful to rent, lease or hire, lend or bail motor scooters, motor-powered bicycles, motorbikes or motorcycles within the City of Ventnor City, New Jersey.
[Amended 2-2-1989 by Ord. No. 8903; 1-9-1997 by Ord. No. 9616]
Any person, firm, association or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof before a proper officer having jurisdiction, be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days, or both. Each day a violation occurs or exists shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to or as a substitute for the previously mentioned fine, the imposition of community service shall be authorized as an additional penalty, which community service shall not exceed 90 days.
[Adopted 9-27-1976 by Ord. No. 7616]
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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 72, Art. II, Vehicles on Beaches; Ch. 75, Art. II, Roller Skates and Skateboards; Ch. 79, Art. II, Operation of Vehicles; Ch. 174, Art. I, Vehicles on Recreation Pier.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MOTORIZED BICYCLE
A peddle bicycle having a helper motor characterized in that the maximum piston displacement is less than 50 cubic centimeters rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and capable of a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour.
[Amended 6-4-1979 by Ord. No. 7904]
The operation and use of motorized bicycles shall be prohibited on the Boardwalk.
[Amended 2-2-1989 by Ord. No. 8903]
Any person adjudged guilty of a violation of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of $25. In addition to or as a substitute for the previously mentioned fine, the imposition of community service shall be authorized as an additional penalty, which community service shall not exceed 90 days.