For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOLF CART. A four-wheeled motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course.
HIGHWAY,ROAD, or RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of every way maintained by and within the jurisdiction of the town, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purpose of vehicular travel.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. A motor-driven vehicle capable of cross-country travel without benefit of a road or trail, on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. It includes, but is not limited to, a multi-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle, amphibious machine, ground effect air cushion vehicle, or other means of transportation driving power from a source other than muscle or wind. It does not include a farm vehicle being used for farming; a vehicle used for military or law enforcement purposes; a construction, mining, or other industrial related vehicle used in performance of its common function; a snowmobile; a registered aircraft; or a golf cart and does not include any other vehicle properly registered by the state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and any watercraft which is registered pursuant to state statutes.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and to be in actual physical control of the operation of an off-road vehicle or golf cart.
OPERATOR. Any person at least 18 years old, holding a valid state license to operate a motor vehicle, or a valid license to operate a motor vehicle from another state.
(Ord. 2009-1, passed 7-14-2009)