(A) (1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide reasonable regulations for the use of recreational motor vehicles on public and private property in the city.
(2) This chapter is not intended to allow what the Minnesota Statutes prohibit nor to prohibit what the Minnesota Statutes expressly allow.
(B) It is intended to ensure the public safety and prevent a public nuisance.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
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 trail bike, off-highway motorcycle, as defined by M.S. § 84.787, Subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to time, or other all-terrain vehicle as defined by M.S. § 84.92, Subd. 8, it may be amended from time to time, motorized go-carts, hovercraft or motor vehicle licensed for highway operation which is being used for off-road recreational purposes.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a recreational motor vehicle:
(A) On private property of another without specific written permission of the owner of the property; (Written permission may be given by a posted notice of any kind or description, so long as it specifies the kind of vehicles allowed, that the owner, occupant or lessee prefers, such as by saying “Recreational Vehicles Allowed,” “Trail Bikes Allowed,” “All-Terrain Vehicles Allowed” or words substantially similar.)
(B) On publicly-owned land, including school, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses, except where permitted by this chapter;
(C) In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons;
(D) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel;
(E) At a place while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
(F) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding circumstances;
(G) At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(H) On any public street, highway or right-of-way unless licensed pursuant to Minnesota law;
(I) To intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal, wild or domestic;
(J) By halting any recreational motor vehicle carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or the safety of others or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or in excess of 25 miles per hour on publicly-owned lands; and/or
(K) Within 150 yards of any public recreational area or gathering of people. This provision does not apply to the occasional use of recreational motor vehicles on private property for the purpose of loading or unloading it from a trailer or for mechanically checking it.
No person under 14 years of age operating the vehicles regulated herein shall make a direct crossing of any street, highway or public right-of-way.
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