It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate or to allow someone to operate a snowmobile unless it is equipped with the following:
(A) Standard mufflers which are properly attached and do reduce the noise of the operation of the motor to the minimum necessary;
(B) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any condition of operation;
(C) An operating safety or “deadman” throttle;
(D) At least 1 clear headlamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal persons, vehicles or objects at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead and so aimed as to not glare into the eyes of on coming traffic. It shall also be equipped with at least 1 red tail lamp having sufficient intensity to be visible from a distance of 500 feet; and
(E) An approved helmet and eye protection, that is to be worn by operators under the age of 18.
(Ord. 224, passed 12-2-2002
; Am. Ord. passed 12-17-2007
) Penalty, see § 10.99