§ 65A-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV

Any self-propelled vehicle which is made or manufactured for operation primarily on off-highway trails or in off-highway competitions, or in dirt, sand, grass, up and down hills and in similar-type areas and which is only incidentally operated on public highways, provided that such vehicle does not exceed 70 inches in width or 1,000 pounds' dry weight. This definition shall also include any motorized dirt bike, snowmobile or other self-propelled tracked vehicle which is made or manufactured for operation primarily on off-highway trails or in off-highway competitions. This definition does not include golf carts, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, and battery-operated vehicles.

COMMISSIONER

The Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the Town of North Hempstead or his or her designee.

OPERATE

To ride in or on, other than as a passenger, or use or control the operation of an ATV in any manner, whether or not the ATV is in motion.

OPERATOR

Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of an ATV.

TOWN

The Town of North Hempstead.

TOWN PROPERTY

All real property owned or leased by the Town, including but not limited to parks, together with all of the driveways, parking areas and grounds surrounding the same.