A. Operation On Village Roadways By Police Permitted: Angel Fire police officers may operate snowmobiles on all municipal roadways when necessary for the purpose of enforcement of this chapter and/or under emergency conditions.
B. Operation On State Highways: All state highways shall remain closed to all snowmobiles except as stated in subsections A and H of this section.
C. Prohibited And Restricted Locations:
1. Golf Courses; Ski Areas; Vacant Lots: Snowmobiles must not be operated on the golf course, in the ski area, or on vacant lots.
2. Private Property: Snowmobiles will not be operated on private property without the written permission of the property owner in the snowmobile operator's possession.
3. Sidewalks: At no time shall snowmobiles be operated on sidewalks.
D. Hours Riding Prohibited: Snowmobiles shall not be operated during the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. local time.
E. Operate With Care:
1. The operator of a snowmobile must obey speed limits and conform to all safety laws of the state, the county and the village.
2. The operator of a snowmobile must be on the lookout for pedestrians as well as cross country skiers at all times.
F. When Riding To Far Right Not Practicable:
1. It shall not be practicable to ride as near to the right side of the roadway under the following circumstances:
a. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
b. When reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, or surface hazards.
2. Where conditions permit, the snowmobile may be operated on the right hand side of a roadway, parallel, but not closer than ten feet (10'), to the inside of the plow bank.
G. Right Of Way:
1. Generally: Snowmobiles shall yield the right of way to automobiles at all times. (Ord. 1995-07, 7-27-1995; amd. 2003 Code)
2. Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Building; Approaching Sidewalk: The operator of a snowmobile emerging from an alley, driveway, or building, or upon approaching a sidewalk or sidewalk area, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians approaching on said roadway.
H. Crossing Roadways: The operator of a snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a roadway or highway where such crossing is necessary to get to another authorized area of operation. Such crossings shall be made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees (90°) to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing. The snowmobile shall come to a complete stop before entering upon any part of the highway or road, the operator shall yield the right of way to all oncoming traffic and shall begin crossing only when it can be executed safely and then cross in the manner as close to a perpendicular angle as possible.
I. Parking: No person shall park a snowmobile upon a roadway other than upon the roadway against the curb or upon the sidewalk in such a manner as to afford the least obstruction to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic.
J. Attaching To Vehicles; Towing:
1. No person riding upon any snowmobile shall attach the snowmobile or himself to any vehicle upon the street or roadway.
2. No person shall be towed behind a snowmobile unless the conveyance towed is specifically designed for and sold for the intended purpose of towing behind a snowmobile.
K. Minors:
1. Operating Snowmobiles: Children operating snowmobiles must be properly trained in the driving of snowmobiles and must know all rules and regulations and must be under the direct control of a licensed parent or guardian at all times while operating a snowmobile.
2. No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall operate a snowmobile or be a passenger thereof unless said person is wearing a safety helmet securely fastened to the head in a normal manner as headgear.
3. No dealer or person who leases or rents snowmobiles shall lease or rent a snowmobile to a person under the age of eighteen (18) unless the lessee or renter shows such person a valid operator's license and possesses the safety equipment required of the operator of said snowmobile who is under the age of eighteen (18). (Ord. 1995-07, 7-27-1995)