(A) Operators must be at least 18 years old.
(B) Any person operating an all-terrain vehicle on a public street, road or highway shall have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or a special permit as provided in Neb. RS 60-484, Neb. RS 60- 4,126.
(C) Operators must obey state, local, and federal traffic laws.
(D) The crossing of a public street, road or highway shall be permitted only if:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street, road or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main- traveled way of the street, road or highway;
(3) The operator yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate potential hazard; and
(4) In crossing a divided street, road or highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such street, road or highway with another public street, road or highway.
(E) All-terrain vehicles may be operated on a public street, road, or highway and shall not operate such vehicles at a speed in excess of 25 mph.
(F) All-terrain vehicles may be operated on public streets, roads and highways in parades which have been authorized by the state or any department, board, commission, or political subdivision of the state.
(G) All-terrain vehicles may be operated by employees of the municipality while on duty.
(H) Any owner or operator of an all-terrain vehicle who desires to operate such all-terrain vehicle upon the streets of the city as provided by this chapter, must first register such all-terrain vehicle with the City of Gibbon by making application for registration of the all-terrain vehicle, accompanied by proof of liability insurance covering the all-terrain vehicle and its operators for personal injury and property damage, and by payment or a registration fee of $50 that is valid for one year. Any renewal or replacement sticker that is part of the registration shall be an additional fee of $25 for that sticker. Each new registration application shall contain, in addition to other information as may be required by the City Administrator, the name and address of the applicant, a complete description of the all-terrain vehicle and its identification number. The city shall prescribe the initial and renewal application forms and shall issue tags or permits which shall be placed upon or within the all-terrain vehicle at all times. The city may establish other reasonable rules and regulations for registration and renewal of registration of all-terrain vehicles. If a citation is issued to an owner or operator of an all-terrain vehicle for violation of not having the vehicle registered and the owner properly registers and licenses such all-terrain vehicle and pays all fees due and provides proof of insurance within five days of issuance of the citation, no prosecution for the offense shall occur.
(1) All registrations shall expire on December 31 of each year.
(2) The City Administrator shall review each permit application prior to giving approval.
(3) The city reserves the right to revoke permits at any time. The City Administrator will contact the permittee via certified mail and/or deliver written notice in person.
(4) Permittees may appeal to the City Council by contacting the City Clerk and requesting it to be added to the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
(5) Registration sticker must be prominently displayed upon the rear of said vehicle at all times while such vehicle is in operation on the streets of the City of Gibbon, Nebraska.
(2000 Code, § 5-902) (Ord. 539, passed 1-21-2008; Ord. 661, passed 6-19-2023) Penalty, see § 78.99
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see Neb. RS 60-6,356