It is the intent of this chapter to supplement M.S. §§ 84.81 to 84.91, and M.S. Ch. 169, as these statutes may be amended from time to time and Minn. Rules parts 6100.5000 through 6100.5800, as these rules may be amended from time to time, with respect to the operation of snowmobiles. These statutes and rules are incorporated herein by reference. This section is not intended to allow what the state statutes and rules prohibit, nor to prohibit what the state statutes and rules allow.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEADMAN THROTTLE or SAFETY THROTTLE. A device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder having the property in or title to a snowmobile, or entitled to the use or possession thereof.
PERSON. Includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivision, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire strip of land traversed by a highway or street in which the public owns the fee or an easement for roadway purposes.
ROADWAY. That portion of a highway or street improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners.
STREET. A public thoroughfare, roadway, alley or trail used for motor vehicular traffic which is not an interstate, trunk, county-state aid, or county highway.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to enter, operate or stop a snowmobile within the limits of the city:
(1) On the roadway of any street, except the most right hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to right hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle stopped in the lane or proceeding in the same direction, or in making a left turn. Snowmobiles may also be operated upon the outside slope of trunk, county-state aid and county highways where the highways are so configured within the corporate limits. The City Council may, pursuant to M.S. § 84.87, Subd. 3, as it may be amended from time to time, adopt a resolution designating certain city streets as available for snowmobile operation and prescribe such time and speed limits as are necessary.
(2) On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel.
(3) On boulevards within any public right-of-way.
(4) On private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of the property.
(5) Upon any school grounds, except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities.
(6) On public property, playgrounds and recreation areas, except areas previously listed or authorized for the use by resolution of the City Council, in which case the use shall be lawful, and snowmobiles may be driven in and out of those areas by the shortest route.
(7) On streets as permitted by this chapter at a speed exceeding 10 miles per hour.
(8) During the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on other days closer than 100 feet from any residence. This provision is not intended to prohibit snowmobiles from operating on city streets during the hours specified herein.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the limits of the city:
(1) So as to tow any person or thing in a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile; provided, that a disabled snowmobile may be towed to a private residence or a place of business where snowmobiles are repaired without the use of a rigid tow bar.
(2) Within 100 feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with use or endanger other persons or operation.
(3) To intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal.
Penalty, see § 10.99
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