The following rules and regulations shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles, ATV’s and recreational vehicles, hereafter referred to as vehicles, in the permitted areas of operation as set forth herein, and any violation of the rules and regulations is unlawful:
(A) Hours of operation. Hours for use are 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. On Fridays, Saturdays and days preceding legal holidays, the hours shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.
(B) Safe operation, speed limit. No person shall operate any vehicle carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or safety of others or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. No vehicle shall be operated within 300 feet of any residence or building, except when unloading or loading the vehicle on the owner’s property. It shall be unlawful to operate a vehicle:
(1) On any street or alley, except to cross;
(2) 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;
(3) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all existing circumstances, but in any case not exceeding 35 miles per hour;
(4) Under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance;
(5) Within 100 feet of any children at play, people who are fishing, pedestrians, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with use or endanger others, except as hereinbefore specifically authorized; or
(6) For the purpose of driving, chasing, running over or killing any animal.
(C) Crossing of roads. A vehicle may make direct crossings of streets or highways, except freeways, provided:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way;
(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic;
(4) In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the street or highway with another public street or highway; or
(5) If the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, both front and rear lights are on.
(D) Age of operator.
(1) No person under 18 years of age shall operate a vehicle in violation of M.S. Chapter 84.
(2) No owner of any the vehicle shall permit its operation in violation of the above age restrictions.
(E) Loading and unloading areas. The vehicles shall not be loaded or unloaded on public streets or highways, except in those areas specifically designated as parking areas, and trailers or carriers designed to haul the vehicles shall not be parked on public streets or highways, except as otherwise permitted by law.
(F) State laws adopted by reference. State statutes concerning equipment for snowmobiles, recreational vehicles and ATV’s, and the operation thereof are hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference as if set out in full herein.
(‘81 Code, § 19-43) (Ord. 182, passed 11-10-76; Am. Ord. 300, passed 6-23-83; Am. Ord. 524, passed 12-5-91)