Chapter 9 — USE OF VEHICLES IN PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS

Section

4-9.01 Findings

4-9.02 Operation of vehicles in parks and recreational areas

4-9.03 Definition

4-9.04 Exemptions

Cross-reference:

Parks and recreation, see Title 10

The Council hereby finds and determines that the use of minibikes, motorcycles, go-carts, and other motor vehicles has substantially increased during the past year; that the use of such vehicles in public park and recreational areas by juveniles and adults has become so frequent that it constitutes an immediate hazard to the public peace, safety, and welfare; that prior to, during the course of, and after the conclusion of sporting events, picnics and other recreational activities, and while many people are concentrated in and around such areas, operators of vehicles frequently drive and operate their vehicles in and around such areas and so close to other motorists and non-motorists as to constitute an immediate danger to the public peace, safety, and welfare; and that it is urgent that such activities be immediately prohibited.

('66 Code, § 4-9.01) (Ord. 144-C-S, passed 7-12-71)

No person shall operate, drive, or ride any vehicle, licensed or unlicensed, within the boundaries of any improved or unimproved public park or recreational area owned, leased, or used by the city except on a driveway designed for vehicular traffic and leading to a public parking area.

('66 Code, § 4-9.02) (Ord. 144-C-S, passed 7-12-71) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

VEHICLE. A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, driven, or drawn from one place to another, excepting a device moved by human power.

('66 Code, § 4-9.03) (Ord. 144-C-S, passed 7-12-71)

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to emergency fire or police equipment nor to vehicles being used in the maintenance of the park and recreational area.

('66 Code, § 4-9.04) (Ord. 144-C-S, passed 7-12-71)