It is a violation of this chapter for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this chapter, and it shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in any one or more of the following manners:
A. Speed Limit: At a rate of speed greater than provided by law for motor vehicles. A twenty five (25) mile per hour maximum speed limit for snowmobiles shall be enforced when en route to or returning from designated trails, forest access areas, and other snowmobile areas. (Ord. 1995-07, 7-27-1995)
B. Under Influence Of Liquor Or Drugs: While under the influence of intoxicating beverages, narcotic or other drugs to a degree that renders him incapable of reasonable operation. (Ord. 1995-07, 7-27-1995; amd. 2003 Code)
C. Careless, Reckless Manner: In a careless, negligent, or reckless manner so as to endanger the person or property of another, or to cause injury or damage to either, including a guest or passenger.
D. Equipment:
1. Lights:
a. Without a lighted headlamp and a red or amber taillight which shall be lighted at all times during such operation.
b. The snowmobile must be equipped with one or more headlights of sufficient candlepower to light objects at a distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') and at least one taillight of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red or amber light at a distance of two hundred feet (200') under normal atmospheric conditions.
2. Brake: Without a suitable braking device which may be operated by either hand or foot.
3. Muffler: Without a muffler in good working order and in constant operation which prevents excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.
E. Persons With Certain Disabilities: Operate or permit such operation by any person who by reason of physical or mental disability is incapable of operating the snowmobile as required for safety under the prevailing circumstances.
F. Possession Of Driver's License: Operate a snowmobile upon the streets of the village as authorized by this chapter without a license to drive a motor vehicle in his possession, as required by the laws of the state.
G. Pursuing Animals: In pursuit of any species of animal or bird protected by law.
H. Minors; Responsibility Of Parent Or Guardian: The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1995-07, 7-27-1995)