(A) Snowmobiles may be operated on roadways, public lands or waters only as herein specified.
(B) It is a misdemeanor to operate a snowmobile upon roadways or public lands or waters, as follows:
(1) At a rate that is reasonable and proper under all the surrounding circumstances, but in no event, speed in excess of 15 mph;
(2) Other than single file on a roadway;
(3) Other than at the extreme right-hand side of a roadway;
(4) On publicly owned land, including school land, park property, playgrounds and recreational areas; or
(5) Within 100 feet of any church property during church services, residence, school building, nursing home, skating rink or sliding area, or in any other area where the operation would conflict or interfere with the normal use of the property or would endanger persons or property.
(6) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(7) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
(8) To tow any person or object except through use of a rigid tow-bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile;
(9) To intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal with a snowmobile; or
(10) In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock.
(Ord. 213, passed 1-5-1998) Penalty, see § 10.99