CHAPTER 805: DRIVING OFFENSES

Section

   805.01   Definitions

   805.02   Private property

   805.03   Public property

   805.04   Careless driving

   805.05   Speed

   805.06   Motor vehicle noise

§ 805.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   MOTOR VEHICLE. Every device in, upon or which any person or property is or may be transported which is self-propelled, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, including, but not limited to, snowmobiles and motorcycles.

   PUBLIC PROPERTY. Lands which include, without limitation, parks and school grounds, recreational areas, streets, sidewalks, public easements, golf courses, trailways, cemeteries and other similar areas.

(Prior Code, § 805.01)

§ 805.02 PRIVATE PROPERTY.

   No motor vehicles shall be driven across or upon any private property without permission of the owner or occupant thereof, express or implied.

(Prior Code, § 805.02)

§ 805.03 PUBLIC PROPERTY.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle upon public property other than a paved surface designated for vehicular use or upon a path or area designated by appropriate signs permitting the use.

(Prior Code, § 805.03)

§ 805.04 CARELESS DRIVING.

   Any person who operates or halts any vehicle upon any street or highway carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights of others, or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any property or any person, including the driver or passengers of the vehicle, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(M.S. § 169.13)

§ 805.05 SPEED.

   No person shall operate a motor vehicle within the city at a rate of speed greater than reasonable and proper under all surrounding circumstances.

(Prior Code, § 805.05)