(A) Operation on roadways, public lands and public waterways.
(1) All-terrain vehicles may be operated on roadways, public lands, and public waterways only as herein specified.
(2) It is unlawful to operate an ATV upon roadways, public lands, or public waterways as follows:
(a) At a speed in excess of 15 mph;
(b) Other than single file on a roadway; or
(c) Carelessly or recklessly.
(B) Private property. It is unlawful to operate an ATV on private property without the permission or consent of the owner or occupant.
(C) Minimum age of operator. It is unlawful for any person under 16 years of age to operate an ATV on any public street, public land, or public waterways in the city unless he or she has in his or her immediate possession a valid driver’s license.
(D) Sidewalks and boulevards. It is unlawful to operate an ATV on a sidewalk or boulevard, except that an operator may cross a sidewalk, boulevard, or other right-of-way to obtain access to a street or alley if such crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the sidewalk, boulevard, or right-of-way, and provided further, that such driver yields the right-of-way to all pedestrian or vehicular traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard.
(E) Hours of operation. It is unlawful to operate an ATV within the city limits of the city between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except when entering or leaving the city.
(F) Equipment. It is unlawful to operate an ATV unless it is equipped with the following:
(1) At least one headlight and one tail light, each of minimum candlepower prescribed by rules of the Commissioner of Conservation; or
(2) Headlights and tail lights lighted at all times.
(G) Helmet required. A person less than 18 years of age shall not operate an ATV on public land unless wearing a safety helmet approved by the commissioner of public safety.
(H) Prohibitions on owner. It is unlawful for the owner of an ATV to permit it to be operated contrary to this section.
(I) Operation prohibited. Operation of ATVs is prohibited on certain roads:
(1) All ditches within city limits; and
(2) All other public ways where operation is prohibited by another public entity laws or regulations.
(Prior Code, § 1404.030) Penalty, see § 10.99