Snowmobiles may be operated only in the following locations within the city:
(A) On the operator's property subject to the provisions of this subchapter;
(B) On privately owned property if the operator has permission from the property owner; or, on privately owned property if the property owner has posted a clearly visible notice indicating “Snowmobiles Allowed” or words substantially similar; and
(C) On city streets only when the operation is necessary to gain access to designated snowmobile trails, private property, to conduct commerce, or areas which, by Minnesota Statutes, may be used by snowmobiles provided that:
(1) The use of any street is as a means of traveling in as direct a route as practicable to a destination for the use of snowmobile.
(2) The operator uses the most right-hand lane available for traffic or as close as practicable to the edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle stopped in that lane or proceeding in the same direction.
(3) The operator not exceeds the posted speed limit.
(4) If on public property, use is allowed only if clearly posted with signs designating the area or specific areas as snowmobile operating areas or trails.
(Ord. 367, passed 2-18-2014; Ord. 367, passed 9-27-2021) Penalty, see §
71.99