It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle as defined by G.S. § 20-4.01, including “mini-bikes,” on any sidewalk, in parks, or other property owned or under the control of the town; provided, nothing herein shall prohibit the operation of a registered motor vehicle on the public streets or highways in the town in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina; or upon property set aside for the use of motor vehicles; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle across sidewalks at a driveway to obtain ingress or egress to any lot or parcel of land served by the driveway.
(1982 Code, § 7-1097) Penalty, see § 70.999