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SNOWMOBILES
(A) This subchapter adopts and implements the provisions of IC 14-16-2-1 et seq., as amended from time to time, as specifically permitted by the provisions of IC 14-16-2-23, as amended from time to time.
(B) It is the general intent and purpose of the Town Council, in enacting this subchapter, to promote safety for persons and property, responsible enjoyment in and connected with the use and operation of snowmobiles, and understanding consisting with the rights of all the residents of the town.
(Ord. 644, passed - -94)
(A) Except as otherwise provided herein, as amended from time to time, no snowmobile shall be operated on public property unless registered in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, as amended from time to time, or IC 14-16-1-1 et seq., as amended from time to time.
(B) Registration is not required for snowmobiles which are exclusively operated in a special event of limited duration which is conducted according to a prearranged schedule under a permit from the town, or governmental unit having jurisdiction.
(C) The required certificate of registration issued by the Department shall accompany the snowmobile at all times and shall be available for inspection upon demand by any Enforcement Officer of the town or Police Department, or any other authorized law enforcement Officer.
(D) Any owner of a snowmobile who has been issued a certificate of registration shall paint on or attach in a permanent manner to each side of the forward half of the vehicle the identification number in block characters of good proportion, not less than three inches in height, reading from left to right, in conformance with the rules and regulations of the Department, applicable state law, and this subchapter, each as amended from time to time.
(E) A person shall not possess or operate a snowmobile with an altered, defaced or obliterated registration number.
(Ord. 638, passed 2-7-94) Penalty, see § 76.99
A snowmobile registered in another state or country to a nonresident of this state may be operated within this state under authority of such registration for not more than 20 days in any one calendar year.
(Ord. 638, passed 2-7-94) Penalty, see § 76.99
(A) A person shall not operate a snowmobile required to be registered under this subchapter, as amended from time to time, upon a public highway or street or right-of-way thereof or on a public or private parking lot not specifically designated for the use of snowmobiles, except under the following conditions and circumstances:
(1) A snowmobile may be operated on the public right-of-way adjacent to the traveled portion of the public highway, except a limited access highway, if there is sufficient width to operate at a reasonable distance off and away from the traveled portion, and in a manner so as not to endanger life or property.
(2) The operator of a snowmobile may cross a public highway, other than a limited access highway, at right angles for the purpose of getting from one area to another when the operation can be done in safety. The operator shall bring his snowmobile to a complete stop before proceeding across any public highway and shall yield the right- of-way to all traffic.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, snowmobiles may be operated on a highway in a county road system, outside the corporate limits of the town which is designated for such purpose by the Lake County Highway Department.
(4) A duly constituted law enforcement officer of the town, Lake County or the state, may authorize use of a snowmobile on the public highways, streets and right-of-way within his jurisdiction during emergencies when conventional motor vehicles cannot be used for transportation due to snow or other extreme highway conditions.
(5) A snowmobile may be operated on a street or highway for a special event of limited duration conducted according to prearranged schedule only under permit from the town. The event may be conducted on the frozen surface of public waters only under permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
(B) A person under the age of 14 shall not operate a snowmobile without immediate supervision of a person 18 years of age or older except on land owned or under the control of such person, or his parent or legal guardian.
(C) No person shall operate a snowmobile, as defined in this chapter, as amended from time to time, on a public highway without a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
(D) A snowmobile shall not be used to hunt, pursue, worry or kill a wild bird or any domestic or wild animal.
(Ord. 638, passed 2-7-94) Penalty, see § 76.99
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