For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE.
(a) CLASS I. A motorized flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three low pressure tires, but not more than six low pressure tires, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight less than 900 pounds.
(b) CLASS II. Class II all-terrain vehicles means an all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of 900 to 1,500 pounds.
(c) ORV. ATVs over 1,500 pounds are still considered ORVs.
BOULEVARD. The strip of land, usually made of grass, between a roadway and a sidewalk or pedestrian walking path.
OPERATE. To ride in or on, and control the operation of, a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates, or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles, and entitled to the use or possession thereof.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and its subdivisions, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire strip of land traversed by a highway or street in which the public owns the fee or an easement for roadway purposes.
ROADWAY. The portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including the shoulder, but not including the boulevard.
SAFETY OR DEADMAN THROTTLE. A device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving track.
SNOWMOBILE. Any self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes, steered by skis or runners and designed for travel on snow, ice or natural terrain.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between boundary lines of any way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter or right, for the purposes of vehicular traffic.
(Prior Code, § 807.01) (Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)