Chapter 16 · Traffic

Article 3. Off-Road Vehicles

Sections 16-301 to 16-303 · 3 sections

16-301 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to regulate the operation of motorized dirt bikes, go-carts, all-terrain vehicles, or other off-road vehicles within the city. “Other off-road vehicles” shall include, but are not limited to dune buggies, midget vehicles, golf carts, motorized bicycles and other motorized vehicles not required by law to have a license plate.

(Ord. 1978; Ord. 2029; Ord. 2205; Ord. 2206)

16-302 Unlawful operation.

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motorized dirt bike, go-cart, all-terrain vehicle, or other off-road vehicle within the City of Beloit:

(a)On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel;

(b)On park property, playgrounds, or public recreational areas;

(c)In a manner, so as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of another person; or

(d)In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger, or be likely to endanger, the safety of any person or property of any other person.

(Ord. 1978; Ord. 2029; Ord. 2205; Ord. 2206)

16-303 Penalty.

Violation of this article is punishable, upon conviction thereof, by a fine not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 or confinement in jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.

(Ord. 1978; Ord. 2029; Ord. 2205; Ord. 2206)