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A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a street or highway, provided:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highway;
(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard;
(4) In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the street or highway with another public street or highway; or
(5) The crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear lights are on.
(Prior Code, § 807.03) (Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)
(1) No snowmobile shall enter any controlled intersection without making a complete stop. The operator shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians that constitute any immediate hazard.
(2) An uncontrolled intersection includes, but is not limited to, roadways, streets, highways, sidewalks and paths designed for pedestrian traffic.
(Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)
(1) It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile any place within the corporate limits of the city unless it is equipped with the equipment set forth as follows:
(a) Muffler; cutout; bypass. Standard mufflers which are properly attached and in constant operation and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation. No person shall use a muffler cutout, by-pass, straight pipe or similar device on a snowmobile motor, and the exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling noise;
(b) Brakes. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any conditions of operation;
(c) Safety throttle. A safety or so called "deadman" throttle in operating condition, as that when pressure is removed from the accelerator or throttle, the motor is disengaged from the driving track;
(d) Lights.
1. At least one clear lamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.
2. The head lamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming vehicle operator.
(2) It shall be equipped with a least one red tail lamp having a minimum candle power of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.
(3) The equipment shall be in use when the vehicle is operated between the hours of one-half hour after sunset or one-half hour before sunrise or at times of reduced visibility.
(Prior Code, § 807.04) (Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)
(1) No person shall enter and operate an all-terrain vehicle on lands not owned by the person, except where otherwise allowed by law, without the express written or oral permission of the owner, occupant or lessee of the lands.
(2) Except as otherwise specifically permitted and authorized, it is unlawful for any person to operate an all-terrain vehicle within the corporate limits of the City of Lino Lakes in violation of the following provisions.
(a) No person shall enter and operate an all-terrain vehicle on any city street within the corporate limits of the City of Lino Lakes.
(b) No person shall enter and operate an all-terrain vehicle upon any bank or slope of any city street ditch within the corporate limits of the City of Lino Lakes.
(c) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel.
(d) At any place while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or controlled substance.
(e) On any publicly owned lands and frozen waters (lakes, rivers, streams and ponds), not previously listed or authorized for the use by the proper public authority, including, but not limited to, school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses. Use in those areas previously listed or authorized for the use by the proper public authority shall be lawful, and all-terrain vehicles may be driven in and out of the areas only by the shortest route possible. Authorized areas in the City of Lino Lakes owned by the city shall be designated by City Council resolution.
(3) All-terrain vehicle operation shall be prohibited after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
(4) It is unlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over, kill or otherwise take or attempt to take any animal, wild or domestic, with an all-terrain vehicle.
(5) In a manner so as to create loud, unnecessary or unusual noise, which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of another.
(6) At a speed greater than 15 mph when within 100 feet of any riverbank or lakeshore; or within 100 feet of fishermen, icehouses or skating rinks; nor shall operation be permitted within 100 feet of any sliding area; nor where the operation would conflict with the lawful use of property or would endanger other persons or property.
(7) At any place in a careless, reckless or negligent manner, so as to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto.
(8) Authorized all-terrain vehicles may be used on any public property within the city for rescue, emergency or law enforcement purposes.
(Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $1,000 or both, plus the costs of prosecution in either case.
(Ord. 17-94, passed 11-28-1994; Am. Ord. 02-07, passed 10-22-2007)