Except as otherwise herein permitted, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile not licensed as a motor vehicle as follows:
(A) On the portion of any right-of-way of any public highway, street, road, trail or alley used for motor vehicle travel, except upon the most right-hand lane of a street or alley and may in passing or making a left-hand turn, operate on other lanes which are used for vehicle traffic in the same direction. A snowmobile may also be operated upon the ditch bottom or the outside bank of trunk, county state-aid and county highways where the highways are so configured within the corporate limits;
(B) On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel;
(C) On boulevards within any public right-of-way;
(D) On private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of the property;
(E) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all surrounding circumstances;
(F) At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent manner or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or safety of others, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger or cause injury or damage to any person or property;
(G) During the hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. of any day, closer than 100 feet to any dwelling which is usually occupied by one or more persons; provided, however, that, snowmobile operation shall be permitted during the hours when traveling directly to or from the residence of the operator and the nearest city limits line at a rate of speed not in excess of 15 mph;
(H) So as to tow any person or thing except through use of a rigid towbar attached to the rear of the snowmobile;
(I) At any place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as defined in M.S. § 169.121, as may be amended from time to time, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; and
(J) Within 100 feet of any pedestrian, fisher, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with the use or endanger other persons or property.
(Prior Code, § 8.08) Penalty, see § 10.99