Town of Deerpark

DEERPARK LAW CRACKS DOWN ON ATV'S:

ATV riders must soon heed a new town law or reach for their wallets.

The Deerpark Town Board recently adopted a law prohibiting ATV riders from using town property for recreational or sporting purposes. And, the law says, riders can only access private property with written consent.

The practical effect will be to make riding an ATV legally in Deerpark much harder, and it comes as several towns have considered broad restrictions
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Under the new law, town property can only be used to cross highways to access trails or private lands. The law will also include snowmobile riders.

Restrictions of use include: No operation of an ATV or snowmobile within 200 feet of any dwelling between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.; a helmet and face goggles should be worn during operation and no operation of vehicles will be permitted in any open waters, streams or wetlands.

A penalty of up to $250 will be charged for each offense.
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Other provisions: Police will be allowed to impound a vehicle if they don't know the identity of the owner/operator, if alcohol use by the rider is suspected or if the rider is involved in an accident that causes death or injury.