Subd. 1. No person under 12 years of age operating the vehicles regulated herein shall make a direct crossing of any street, highway, or public right-of-way; or operate a vehicle regulated herein on a public street, highway, or road right-of-way; or operate a vehicle regulated herein on public lands or waters, except that a person at least ten years of age but under 12 years of age may operate an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity up to 110cc on public lands or waters if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Subd. 2. A recreational vehicle may make a direct crossing of a public road right-of-way, provided:
1. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the road 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 of the road;
3. The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard;
4. In crossing a divided road, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the road with another public road; and
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, only if both front and rear lights are on.