§ 70.22 PROHIBITED ACTS.

   It is a misdemeanor to operate a snowmobile in the following manner:

   (A)   At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all surrounding circumstances, but in no event in excess of 15 mph;

   (B)   In a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to threaten or endanger other persons or property, private or public, or to cause actual injury or damage thereto;

   (C)   While under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, narcotics, or drugs whether legal or not;

   (D)   To tow any person or object except through the use of a rigid tow bar, attached directly to the rear of a snowmobile;

   (E)   To intentionally drive, chase, run over, injure, or kill any animal with a snowmobile;

   (F)   To operate a snowmobile in any public or private nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock;

   (G)   To operate a snowmobile in a manner so as to create excessive noise; and

   (H)   Without front and rear lights illuminated when operating between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility.

(Ord. 224, passed 12-2-2002 ; Am. Ord. passed 12-17-2007 ) Penalty, see § 10.99