CHAPTER 71: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Section
Snowmobiles
   71.01   Operating at excessive speed or recklessly; operating without required muffler
   71.02   Improper use on controlled access highway; operation on railroad right-of-way
   71.03   Improper operation on or across a roadway
   71.04   Operating without lights when dark
Motorcycles and Mopeds
   71.20   Operating without driver’s license
   71.21   Helmet required under 18 years
   71.22   Passenger seat
   71.23   Position of motorcyclist
   71.24   Carrying of package which prohibits driver from keeping both hands on handlebars
   71.25   Rider interfering with control or view of operator
   71.26   Carrying loaded or uncased gun
   71.27   Attachment of driver or cycle to another vehicle
   71.28   Operating cycle in manner depriving another of full use of driving lane
   71.29   Cyclist overtaking and passing motor vehicle in same lane
   71.30   Operating cycle between adjacent lanes of traffic
   71.31   Operating cycle more than 2 abreast in single traffic lanes
   71.32   Helmets and eye protection required for persons riding motorcycles, motor bikes, and the like
SNOWMOBILES
§ 71.01 OPERATING AT EXCESSIVE SPEED OR RECKLESSLY; OPERATING WITHOUT REQUIRED MUFFLER.
   No person shall operate a snowmobile in the following manner:
   (A)   At a speed that is greater than is reasonable or prudent under the circumstances;
   (B)   In any reckless way so as to endanger the person or property of another; and
   (C)   Without a functioning muffler complying with SDCL § 32-20a.
(1992 Code, § 12-3-1) (Ord. 54, § 24-1, passed 2-17-1982) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 71.02 IMPROPER USE ON CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY; OPERATION ON RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
   No snowmobile shall be operated upon or across a controlled access highway, except that it may cross in the ditch of an underpass or on the extreme right of an overpass. No snowmobile shall be operated, other than by a law enforcement officer or a railroad employee in the lawful discharge of his or her duties, upon any railroad right-of-way, except that it may be driven directly across a railroad crossing after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to approaching railroad traffic.
(1992 Code, § 12-3-2) (Ord. 54, § 24-2, passed 2-17-1982) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 71.03 IMPROPER OPERATION ON OR ACROSS A ROADWAY.
   A snowmobile may be operated upon or across a roadway:
   (A)   To cross at right angles to the roadway only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to all approaching traffic and crossing as closely as possible to an intersection or approach;
   (B)   When there is no ditch along either side of a roadway, then on the shoulder or berm until there is a ditch on the right-hand side of the roadway which can be traversed;
   (C)   When by reason of a bridge or culvert or other obstruction, it is impossible to proceed, then only in the right lane of the roadway and for only the distance as necessary to clear the obstruction;
   (D)   When permitted in writing by a law enforcement officer or a county civil defense director as authorized under SDCL § 32-20a; and
   (E)   When snow has not been removed from a roadway which has been obstructed and is not used by other types of motor vehicles.
(1992 Code, § 12-3-3) (Ord. 54, § 24-3, passed 2-17-1982)
§ 71.04 OPERATING WITHOUT LIGHTS WHEN DARK.
   Any snowmobile on a highway, operated during hours of darkness, shall display a lighted head lamp and tail lamp in accordance with SDCL § 3220a as may have been approved by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety at least equivalent to that required for motorcycles.
(1992 Code, § 12-3-4) (Ord. 54, § 24-4, passed 2-17-1982)
MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS
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