[Amended 8-12-2024 by Ord. No. 47-2024]
A. For the purposes of this Part, a “motorized device” means a device commonly referred to as a “dirt bike,” “motor scooter” or “powerboard,” that is not registered with the State for legal use on streets, roads and highways but not a motorized assistive device used by a person with a disability, that is designed to allow operation powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device and operator without human propulsion.
B. An “All-terrain vehicle” or “ATV” shall have the same meaning as used in Section 7702 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. § 7702.
C. “Forfeiture” - loss of property due to a violation of law.
D. “Operator” - a person who is operating a motorized device or ATV.
E. “Owner” - Any person who has legal or equitable title to the motorized device or ATV and/or to the property on which a motorized device or ATV is being operated.
F. “Private Property” - Any land, right-of-way, road or property under the control of an owner other than the City of Reading and not available for general use by the public.
G. “Seizure Notice” - notice mailed via first class mail to the owner of the vehicle and to the person who was issued a notice of violation of City Code Chapter 576 Part 13.
H. “Service Station” - a facility where motor vehicles of all types obtain fuel, repair work and/or maintenance.
I. “Snow mobile” - an engine driven vehicle intended to travel over snow or ice with a width of 48 inches or less.
J. “Vehicle” - ATV and/or motorized device.