(A) No person shall operate or be in physical control of any snowmobile anywhere in the city when the person is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance as defined in M.S. § 152.01, Subdivision 4, as it may be amended from time to time, or while in violation of M.S. § 84.91, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the corporate limits of the city:
(1) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all surrounding circumstances, but not to exceed 15 miles per hour;
(2) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner or heedlessly in disregard for the rights or safety of others, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger or cause injury or damage to any person or property;
(3) At any time of the day or night closer than 200 feet to any dwelling which is usually occupied by one or more persons except when operated in accordance with the provisions of § 73.04;
(4) Without a lighted head and taillight;
(5) Upon any tree, nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock;
(6) So as to tow any person or thing in a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile. Any sled, trailer or other device being towed by a snowmobile must be equipped with reflective materials as required by applicable rules and regulation of the state;
(7) Within 100 feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with use or endanger other persons or property; and
(8) While intentionally driving, chasing, running over or killing any animal.
(1973 Code, § 26-22) (Ord. 307, passed 12-28-1970; Ord. 443, passed 2-10-1997) Penalty, see § 10.99