For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ATV STREETS. All town streets inside the town limits of the town.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE.
(1) For purposes of I.C. 14-16-1, and this subchapter, means a motor driven vehicle of at least four wheels capable of cross-country travel:
(a) Without benefit of a road; and
(b) On or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain.
(2) The term
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE does not include a snowmobile, any other vehicle properly registered by the bureau of motor vehicles, any watercraft that is registered under state statutes or a golf cart.
OPERATOR. An OPERATOR of an off-road vehicle must be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid motor vehicle driver’
RESTRICTED STREETS.
(1) Indiana State Highway 61 (Main Street) except as provided in division (3) below;
(2) Any street or highway posted by order of the Town Council or its designee for non-use by off-road vehicles;
(3) On State Highway 61 (Main Street), except to cross said Highway 61 at First Street and at Third Street in a path 90 degrees to Highway 61, or as directed by a law enforcement officer; provided however, that off-road vehicles may be operated on State Highway 61 (Main Street) in connection with and during the course of such special events as may be from time to time determined and so designated by the Town Council;
(3) On any unpaved surfaces of public property;
(4) On any private property without permission of the owner; and
(5) On sidewalks.
(Ord. 2017-3, passed 7-5-2017)