6-3-4: EQUIPMENT:
It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate a snowmobile anyplace within the city unless it is equipped with the following:
   A.   Standard muffler which is in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall snowmobile noise and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass, straight pipe or similar device on the snowmobile motor; and the exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound. This requirement shall not apply in the case of an organized race or similar competitive event as provided under Minnesota statutes section 84.871, 1992 and supplement 1993.
   B.   Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any conditions of operation.
   C.   At least one headlamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least one hundred feet (100') ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. Such headlamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming snowmobile operator. At least one red taillamp, having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. The light must be turned on and operating when the vehicle is operated between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one- half (1/2) hour before sunrise, at times of reduced visibility, or when operated on any roadway.
   D.   Reflective material of a minimum area of at least sixteen (16) square inches mounted on each side forward of the handlebars so as to reflect or beam light at a ninety degree (90°) angle.
   E.   A safety or so called "deadman" throttle in operating condition so that when pressure is removed from the accelerator or throttle, the motor is disengaged from the driving track.
   F.   Any sled, trailer, or other device being towed by a snowmobile during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions must be equipped with unobstructed and visible reflective materials mounted on each side and at the rear of the sled, trailer, or device which has at least the minimum intensity values set forth in Minnesota rules 6100.5700 subpart 2, item B. (Ord. 541, sec. 1, 12-19-1994)