(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the terms herein shall be defined by M.S. § 84.81, as may be amended from time to time.
(B) Operation. No snowmobile shall be operated in the city, except in conformity with M.S. §§ 84.81 to 84.89 inclusive and as may be amended from time to time.
(1) No snowmobile shall exceed the speed of 20 mph upon a city street.
(2) Snowmobiles shall stop at all intersections and shall yield the right-of-way to all other motor vehicles and to pedestrians.
(3) No snowmobiles shall be operated on any city street between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except in an emergency or when returning directly to the operator’s own residence.
(4) No snowmobile shall be operated on any city sidewalk, boulevard, playground or other city property.
(5) No snowmobile shall be operated on private property without the written permission of the owner of the property. The written permission must be carried by the operator when operating a snowmobile on private property.
(C) Underage operators. No snowmobile shall be operated in the city by any person under the age of 14 years, except upon private property and with the permission of the owner of the property.
(D) Emergencies. Notwithstanding any prohibitions in this section, a snowmobile may be operated on city streets in an emergency during the period of time when, and at locations where, snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical.
(E) Effective date. This section shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. The ordinance codified herein was published on 12-30-1970.
(Ord. 51, passed 12-21-1970) Penalty, see § 71.99