Redding Municipal Code Ch. 10.24 Motorcycles-Off-Highway Motor Vehicles

A. The driving, riding and use of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles or off-highway motor vehicles on public and private property within the limits of the city is and can be the cause of noise, dust, erosion, sedimentation, degradation of water quality, destruction of view and of the destruction of plants, landscaping and other personal and real property which adversely affects the comfort, enjoyment and privacy of occupants and residents of the city. Because such conduct may be intermittent, fleeting, moving or caused by persons who are minors, the other provisions of this code, as well as other legal remedies, are inadequate to control said conduct and its adverse effects. The provisions of this section relating to the regulations of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles or off-highway motor vehicles are, therefore, necessary for the public welfare.

B. The purpose of this section is to exercise the police power in order to protect the enjoyment and use of public and private property, to protect the rights of privacy, to preserve property and personal values, and to promote peace and quiet within the city by regulating the use of off-road motorcycles, off-road motor-driven cycles or other off-highway motor vehicles on public and private property within the city.

C. This section shall not apply to the driving, riding and use of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles or off-highway motor vehicles on streets and highways or in other areas which are specifically governed or preempted by the Vehicle Code, any other statutes of the state or any other regulations or ordinances of the city.

(Ord. 1705 § 1 (part), 1984)

It is unlawful for any person to drive, ride or use a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or off-highway motor vehicle, as such vehicles are defined in Sections 400, 405 and 38012, respectively, of the State Vehicle Code, including, but not limited to, motor scooters, motorbikes and minibikes, all-terrain vehicles, go-carts and four-wheel-drive vehicles, upon any public or private property which is not an improved public street or highway or an improved private street constructed in accordance with city standards and approved by the city, except that this section shall not apply in either of the following instances:

A. Where such vehicle is being driven, ridden or used upon property by the owner, resident or tenant of such property or by an authorized visitor when such visitor is accompanied by or has a written authorization in his possession from the owner, resident or tenant of such property;

B. Where such use is permitted pursuant to a use permit or otherwise in accordance with the zoning regulations of the city.

(Ord. 1705 § 1 (part), 1984)

It is unlawful for any person to drive, ride or use a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or off-highway motor vehicle, as such vehicles are defined in Sections 400, 405 and 38012, respectively, of the State Vehicle Code, including, but not limited to, motor scooters, motor bikes and minibikes, upon any public or private property which is not an improved public street or highway or an improved private street constructed in accordance with city standards and approved by the city, unless the motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or off-highway motor vehicle is at all times equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained so as to meet the requirements of Section 38370 of the State Vehicle Code as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device. The provisions of this section shall not apply if the enumerated vehicles are being operated on a lawfully zoned and operating racetrack.

(Ord. 1705 § 1 (part), 1984)

The regulations contained herein do not supersede or preclude the enforcement of the zoning regulations or any other regulations contained in this code which are applicable to any conduct regulated hereby.

(Ord. 1705 § 1 (part), 1984)

Violations of this chapter are declared to be infractions, and violators shall be punished as follows:

A. A fine not to exceed one hundred dollars upon the first conviction;

B. A fine not to exceed two hundred dollars upon the second conviction within one year of the first conviction;

C. A fine not to exceed three hundred fifty dollars for a third conviction within a one-year period;

D. A fine not to exceed five hundred dollars for a fourth or any subsequent conviction within a one-year period.

(Ord. 1705 § 1 (part), 1984)