It is a violation of this chapter for any person to operate a snowmobile any place within the city unless it is equipped with the following:
(A) Standard muffler which is in good working order and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass, straight pipe or similar device on the snowmobile motor and the exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound. This requirement shall not apply to an organized race or similar competitive event as provided under Minnesota Statutes Annotated section 84.871, as amended.
(B) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any conditions of operation.
(C) At least one headlamp having a minimum candle power to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least one hundred feet (100') ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. Such headlamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming snowmobile operator. At least one red taillight, having a minimum candle power to be plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. The lights must be turned on and operating when the vehicle is operated between the hours one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise, at times of reduced visibility and when on any roadway.
(D) Reflective material of a minimum area of at least sixteen (16) square inches mounted on each side forward of the handlebars so as to reflect light at a ninety degree (90°) angle.
(E) A safety or deadman throttle in operating condition.
(F) Any sled, trailer, or other device must be towed with a rigid hitch and tow bar.
(G) Any sled, trailer, or other device being towed by a snowmobile during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions must be equipped with visible reflective materials mounted on each side and at the rear of the sled, trailer, or device which has at least the minimum intensity values set forth in Minnesota rules 6100.5700 subpart 2, item B, as amended. (Ord. 015-698, 6-15-2015)