sunco
11-20-2006, 11:40 AM
This in the general news section of ATV RIDER home page. I called & asked for permission & what the location of the property was. They sent an email. I posted it after this article
SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Residents have been complaining that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been operating on all terrains - including private property and public land - without permission.
According to Sgt. James Stoddard, of the South Brunswick Police Department, residents of the Summer Field Estate development have been complaining over the last three or four weeks about ATVs driving through their land, sometimes even through their yards. Stoddard said that this is hardly a new problem.
He noted that an ordinance in 1988 specifically banned the use of ATVs on land without permission from the owner, and pointed out that even nearly 20 years ago, it was recognized as a problem.
"We have an appreciation for the fact that ATVs are a popular recreational activity for people, but some people push it too far," said Stoddard.
Stoddard said that ATVs operating without permission on someone's land are a problem, first, because of safety. When they are ridden in areas where they are not expected, such as roadways and trails, then accidents are more likely to occur. He also noted that there is a nuisance factor involved, as they can cause damage, such as large tire tracks, and generate a great deal of noise.
There are currently four ordinances on the books in South Brunswick regulating the use of ATVs. People are not allowed to ride ATVs on public land or property without permission, and can result in the vehicle's impoundment. People aren't allowed to ride on private property without that owner's permission, and knowingly doing so is considered a disorderly persons offense.
According to Stoddard, those wanting permission to use ATVs on public property should contact the township clerk. Fines for offenses range between $100-$200.
Stoddard said that the police department intends to step up enforcement of these regulations within the next few days.
- Chris Gaetano
Don,
I have attached a copy of code regarding ATV permits. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
ARTICLE II. OPERATION OF SCOOTERS AND OTHER
MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLES
Sec. 88-21. Prohibited acts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motorized vehicle, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, mopeds, mini-bikes, trail bikes, motor scooters, go-carts, motorized skateboards, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) and dune buggies or any other vehicle in the class known as recreational vehicles on any property or under any circumstances described in section 88-22.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-22. Applicability.
The property to be regulated by this article is all publicly and privately owned property on or off the improved right-of-way, including, but not limited to, all private and public highways and roadways.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-23. Findings.
The Township Council of the Township of South Brunswick hereby enacts this article because it finds that operation of such motorized vehicles has been conducted:
(1) In a manner so as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace, quiet and tranquility of others.
(2) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger the safety or the property of others.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-24. Exceptions.
The terms and provisions of this article shall not be applicable to police or other emergency vehicles including, but not limited to, ambulances, motorcycles, fire control vehicles and the like, motorized lawn mowers, tractors or farm vehicles or construction equipment.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-25. Confiscation.
The police department is hereby authorized to confiscate and impound any motorized vehicle that is allegedly operated in violation of the terms of this article.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-26. Permit to operate.
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this article to the contrary, application may be made to the township clerk to obtain a permit for a time period not exceeding three months for the use of any vehicle regulated by this article on specific property. Notice of the application shall be served by the applicant on all residents and owners of property within 200 feet of the subject property. Proof of notice shall be attached to the application. The clerk may issue a permit for the property if he finds that the proposed area shall be sufficient for the intended purpose; that adequate parking is available; that the means of ingress and egress are adequate to prevent traffic hazard, congestion or excessive interference with normal traffic movement on adjacent public streets and thoroughfares; and that the property can be so used without adversely affecting the neighborhood. The permit shall be deemed to have been automatically renewed for additional periods of three months each if no written complaint has been filed with the township clerk. If a written complaint has been filed with the township clerk, notice of the complaint shall be served upon the holder of the permit, and the permit shall be suspended immediately. This would not preclude the applicant from filing a revised application setting forth changes in circumstances.
(b) All operators of vehicles described in section 88-1 shall have in their possession, subject to display to police, the permit when operating the vehicle.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-27. Permit fee.
The fee for the permit as required in section 88-26 shall be $10.00 for each permit issued.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-28. Mufflers and safety equipment.
(a) All vehicles as described in section 88-21 shall be equipped with spark-arrester mufflers or resonators and shall not be equipped with echo chambers or tuned exhaust systems.
(b) All operators and passengers of vehicles as described in section 88-21 shall wear approved safety helmets equipped with face shields or goggles.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-29. Violations and penalties.
Any person who shall be adjudicated to have violated the terms of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to penalties as provided in section 1-13, and or revocation of the permit issued pursuant to section 88-26.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Secs. 88-30--88-50. Reserved.
Barbara Nyitrai, Township Clerk
South Brunswick Township
PO Box 190
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
732-329-4000 ext. 7313
I'm not sure the SGT. knows what he is talking about or is it just me?
SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Residents have been complaining that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been operating on all terrains - including private property and public land - without permission.
According to Sgt. James Stoddard, of the South Brunswick Police Department, residents of the Summer Field Estate development have been complaining over the last three or four weeks about ATVs driving through their land, sometimes even through their yards. Stoddard said that this is hardly a new problem.
He noted that an ordinance in 1988 specifically banned the use of ATVs on land without permission from the owner, and pointed out that even nearly 20 years ago, it was recognized as a problem.
"We have an appreciation for the fact that ATVs are a popular recreational activity for people, but some people push it too far," said Stoddard.
Stoddard said that ATVs operating without permission on someone's land are a problem, first, because of safety. When they are ridden in areas where they are not expected, such as roadways and trails, then accidents are more likely to occur. He also noted that there is a nuisance factor involved, as they can cause damage, such as large tire tracks, and generate a great deal of noise.
There are currently four ordinances on the books in South Brunswick regulating the use of ATVs. People are not allowed to ride ATVs on public land or property without permission, and can result in the vehicle's impoundment. People aren't allowed to ride on private property without that owner's permission, and knowingly doing so is considered a disorderly persons offense.
According to Stoddard, those wanting permission to use ATVs on public property should contact the township clerk. Fines for offenses range between $100-$200.
Stoddard said that the police department intends to step up enforcement of these regulations within the next few days.
- Chris Gaetano
Don,
I have attached a copy of code regarding ATV permits. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
ARTICLE II. OPERATION OF SCOOTERS AND OTHER
MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLES
Sec. 88-21. Prohibited acts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motorized vehicle, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, mopeds, mini-bikes, trail bikes, motor scooters, go-carts, motorized skateboards, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) and dune buggies or any other vehicle in the class known as recreational vehicles on any property or under any circumstances described in section 88-22.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-22. Applicability.
The property to be regulated by this article is all publicly and privately owned property on or off the improved right-of-way, including, but not limited to, all private and public highways and roadways.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-23. Findings.
The Township Council of the Township of South Brunswick hereby enacts this article because it finds that operation of such motorized vehicles has been conducted:
(1) In a manner so as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace, quiet and tranquility of others.
(2) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger the safety or the property of others.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-24. Exceptions.
The terms and provisions of this article shall not be applicable to police or other emergency vehicles including, but not limited to, ambulances, motorcycles, fire control vehicles and the like, motorized lawn mowers, tractors or farm vehicles or construction equipment.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-25. Confiscation.
The police department is hereby authorized to confiscate and impound any motorized vehicle that is allegedly operated in violation of the terms of this article.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-26. Permit to operate.
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this article to the contrary, application may be made to the township clerk to obtain a permit for a time period not exceeding three months for the use of any vehicle regulated by this article on specific property. Notice of the application shall be served by the applicant on all residents and owners of property within 200 feet of the subject property. Proof of notice shall be attached to the application. The clerk may issue a permit for the property if he finds that the proposed area shall be sufficient for the intended purpose; that adequate parking is available; that the means of ingress and egress are adequate to prevent traffic hazard, congestion or excessive interference with normal traffic movement on adjacent public streets and thoroughfares; and that the property can be so used without adversely affecting the neighborhood. The permit shall be deemed to have been automatically renewed for additional periods of three months each if no written complaint has been filed with the township clerk. If a written complaint has been filed with the township clerk, notice of the complaint shall be served upon the holder of the permit, and the permit shall be suspended immediately. This would not preclude the applicant from filing a revised application setting forth changes in circumstances.
(b) All operators of vehicles described in section 88-1 shall have in their possession, subject to display to police, the permit when operating the vehicle.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-27. Permit fee.
The fee for the permit as required in section 88-26 shall be $10.00 for each permit issued.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-28. Mufflers and safety equipment.
(a) All vehicles as described in section 88-21 shall be equipped with spark-arrester mufflers or resonators and shall not be equipped with echo chambers or tuned exhaust systems.
(b) All operators and passengers of vehicles as described in section 88-21 shall wear approved safety helmets equipped with face shields or goggles.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Sec. 88-29. Violations and penalties.
Any person who shall be adjudicated to have violated the terms of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to penalties as provided in section 1-13, and or revocation of the permit issued pursuant to section 88-26.
(Ord. No. 72-05, § I, 12-13-2005)
Secs. 88-30--88-50. Reserved.
Barbara Nyitrai, Township Clerk
South Brunswick Township
PO Box 190
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
732-329-4000 ext. 7313
I'm not sure the SGT. knows what he is talking about or is it just me?