HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 1973-16VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTH
ORDINANCE NO. 73-16
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER V
OF THE VILLAGE CODE RELATING TO
THE REGULATION OF RECREATIO`L
MOTOR VEHICLES
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN '
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Ame,,dment of Village Code. Chapter V of the Village
Code is hereby amended by ending the following as Section 13 thereof:
"SECTION 13.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES - REGULATION OF
13.01.
Definition of Recreational Motor Vehicle.
(a)
A "Recreational Motor Vehicle" is hereby defined
as any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle
drawn, pushed or otherwise propelled by a self- i
propelled vehicle and designed for use for
recreational purposes including but.not limited
tomotorcycles. motor scooters, trait bikes. '
other all -terrain vehicles, hovercraft or any
other motor vehicle licensed and used for recre-
ational purposes.
(b)
Snowmobiies being the subject of regulation pursuant f
to Section 7 of this Chapter are specifically ex- j
cluded from the provisions of this section. Ii
13.02.
Use of Recreational Motor Vehicles. It shall be
unlawful for any person to operate a recreational
motor vehicle within the limits of the Village of
Plymouth,
(1) On the private property of another without
lawful authority or consent of the owner
or occupant of such property.
(2) On public sidewalks, walkways or trails
provided or used for pedestrian travel.
(3) On or across park lands, ice skating rinks
whether on lakes or flooded, nor shall such
vehicles park on such areas unless a permit
to do so has been obtained from the Village
of Plymouth or unless such areas have been
specially designated for such use.
(4) On any publicly owned lands and frozen waters,
including but not limited to school grounds.
playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses
unless a permit has been obtained from the
proper public authorities or unless such areas
have been specially designated for such use. i
(5) At any place while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit I
forming drugs.
(6) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable
and proper under all the.surrounding circum-
stances.
(7) At any place in a careless, reckless or
negligent manner so as to endanger the person
or property of another or to cause injury or
damage thereto.
(8) In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary
or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or
interferes with the peace and quiet of other
persons.
(9) In any cemetery.
(10) In any planting or tree nursery in a manner
which damages or destroys growing stock.
13.03. Penalties. The violation of any of the provisions
of this section shall be deemed to be a petty mis-
demeanor unless such violation constitutes a hazard
or danger to life or property in which case such
violation shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor."
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect
upon its passage and publication.
Adopted by the Village Council the 9th day of October, 1973.
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