Section
Recreational Motor Vehicles (Including Snowmobiles)
72.01 Definitions
72.02 Operating restrictions
72.03 Owner responsibility
72.04 Additional snowmobile operating regulations
72.05 Snowmobile equipment
Motorcycles
72.20 Motorcycle regulations
Skateboards, Roller Skates, Roller Blades and Roller Skis
72.35 Unlawful acts
72.36 Right-of-way
72.37 Responsibility of parents and other adults
72.38 Confiscation by County Sheriff’s Department
72.39 Effective date
72.99 Penalty
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES (INCLUDING SNOWMOBILES)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. Trail bikes, amphibious vehicles and similar devices, other than snowmobiles, used at least partially for travel on natural terrain, but not “special mobile equipment” as defined in M.S. § 84.92, Subdivision 8, as it may be amended from time to time, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
MOTORIZED BICYCLE. A bicycle with fully operable pedals which may be propelled by human power or a motor, or by both, with a motor of a capacity of less than 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement, and a maximum of two break horsepower, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 mph on a flat surface with not more than 1% grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and have control of a recreational motor vehicle.
OPERATOR. The person who operates or is in actual physical control of a recreational motor vehicle.
OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder, having a property interest in or title to a recreational motor vehicle, who is entitled to the use or possession thereof.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE. Any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes, including but not limited to a motorized bicycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, hovercraft or motor vehicle licensed for highway operation which is being used for off-road recreational purposes.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis or runners.
(1989 Code, § 8.07, Subd. 1)
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