For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
(a) "Operate" means to ride in or on and to control the operation of a snowmobile and all purpose vehicle in any manner.
(b) "Snowmobile" means any self-propelled vehicle designed for travel primarily on snow or ice steered by wheels, skis or runners.
(c) "All purpose vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross country travel on land and water, or on more than one type of terrain and steered by wheels or caterpillar treads, or any combination thereof, including vehicles that operate on a cushion of air, vehicles commonly known as all-terrain vehicles, all season vehicles, mini-bikes and trail bikes, but excluding any self-propelled vehicle not principally used for purposes of personal transportation, any vehicle principally used in playing golf, any motor vehicle or aircraft required to be registered under Ohio R. C. Chapter 4503 or Chapter 4561 and any vehicle excepted from definition as a motor vehicle by Section 301.20.
(d) “Public thoroughfares” means the entire width between the boundary lines of any highway, road, street, avenue, alley, public place or public driveway within the Municipality when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic.
(Ord. 1972-860. Passed 3-21-72.)