Article 7 Motor Vehicles
Article 7 Motor Vehicles 7.1 Definition. �Motor Vehicles� shall mean any vehicle operated by any power other than muscle power, and shall include, without limitation, the following: cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles (RV�s) and vans. 7.2 Prohibited Vehicles. All non-registered motorized vehicles, including but not limited to, all-terrain vehicles (ATV�s), go-carts, snowmobiles, motorized bikes, mopeds, mini-bikes, and other tracked vehicles are prohibited from the Association roads and common areas. 7.3 Safety. Operators must operate motor vehicles so as not to endanger themselves or others, or disrupt the peace and tranquility of the community. 7.4 Whenever motorcycles or bicycles are in use within the Development, helmets must be worn by the operators and passengers, and such vehicles must have the appropriate safety equipment, including horns, and lights on the front and rear for night operation, all to be in proper working order. 7.5 Parking Restrictions. Motor vehicles are strictly prohibited from parking on the Development roads and road easements, including, but not limited to, the following: A. No motor vehicle shall be parked on any Association road or road easement within the development so as to unreasonably obstruct the roadway. B. No motor vehicle shall be parked overnight on any Association road, or road easement or Association property unless prior written approval is granted by the association. Violation of this Rule shall result in a $50 fine. C. A special fine of $100 will be levied against the property owner for motor vehicles parked on any Association road or road easement within the development during a snowfall or during snow removal operations, in lieu of the fines prescribed for violation of Article 7.5B. 7.6 Speed Limits. Speed limits for all motor vehicles will be in accordance with State or Coolbaugh Township guidelines. 7.7 Compliance with State Laws. All motor vehicles, their owners and operators operating within the Development, must comply with all Pennsylvania State Laws and regulations with respect to their operation, equipment, registration, insurance and licensing requirements. All motor vehicles must be operated by a licensed driver and have a valid state registration. 7.8 Vehicle Abandonment. A vehicle parked in the same place on any Association road, road easement or property for 48 consecutive hours will be considered abandoned and shall be subject to removal by the association, at the vehicle owner�s expense. Any vehicle not registered or operable must be covered with an appropriate vehicle cover or removed from the property at the owners expense. This is limited to one (1) vehicle. 7.9 Commercial Vehicles. Any motor vehicle(s) or truck showing an excess of 3,000 lbs. payload (carrying weight) or a gross vehicle weight in excess of 15,000 lbs. shall NOT be placed, parked or permitted to remain on any property, driveway, road or road easement in the development overnight or for any extended length of time. Only one (1) commercial vehicle not exceeding the above-noted weight restrictions shall be permitted to remain on property or driveway. This shall include taxis, limousines, vans, minibuses. See Article 13.3 regarding fines that will be imposed if this Rule is violated.
