(a) Definition of All-Purpose Vehicle. “All-purpose vehicle.” Any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross-country travel on land and water, or no 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. The term does not include a utility vehicle as defined in Ohio R.C. 4501.01 or any vehicle principally used in playing golf, any motor vehicle or aircraft required to be registered under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4503 or Ohio R.C. Chapter 4561, and any vehicle excepted from definition as a motor vehicle by Ohio R.C. 4501.01(B).
(b) Operation of All-Purpose Vehicles Prohibited.
(1) The operation and use of all purpose vehicles, trail bikes, dirt bikes are hereby prohibited within the corporate limits of the Municipality, both on private and public lands, except in locations where the operation is more than 500 feet from the nearest residence.
(2) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the Municipality from regulating the operation of the vehicles mentioned in division (a) of this section in case of an emergency.
(3) Any parent or guardian who authorizes or knowingly permits a child or ward to violate any provision of this section shall be punished as a principal offender and sentenced pursuant to division (d) of this section.
(4) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for a second offense.
(Ord. 2019-06. Passed 3-4-19.)
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF NEWTON FALLS