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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
Every person leaving a snowmobile unattended shall lock the ignition, remove the key, and take the key with them.
(Ord. 224, passed 12-2-2002
; Am. Ord. passed 12-17-2007
) Penalty, see § 10.99
No person, under the age of 14 shall operate a snowmobile on any public land, roadway, street, or water within the city. A person 14 years of age but less than 18 years of age, may operate a snowmobile as permitted in this section, only if he or she has in their immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, and then, only for the purpose of travel between his or her home or location where the snowmobile is stored, to a point where the snowmobile may be lawfully operated. The travel must be accomplished by the shortest distance, taking the most direct, permitted route. The person must also be wearing an approved helmet and eye protection.
(Ord. 224, passed 12-2-2002; Am. Ord. passed 12-17-2007
) Penalty, see § 10.99
Any person having lost their privilege to operate a licensed motor vehicle because of frequent or serious moving traffic violations is prohibited from operating a snowmobile within the limits of the City of Madison Lake until the driving privilege is restored.
(Ord. 224, passed 12-2-2002
; Am. Ord. passed 12-17-2007
) Penalty, see § 10.99
GOLF CARTS
(A) Permit required. Motorized golf carts are hereby authorized to be used on the streets of the city, the golf carts may be used so long as the owner and operator have obtained a permit, as provided in this section, and the motorized golf cart is operated in compliance with all applicable state and local regulations.
(B) Application. Anyone desiring a permit to operate a motorized golf cart pursuant to this section shall submit an application on the form authorized by the City Council. Said application must include the following:
(1) Date;
(2) Applicant name and address;
(3) Insurance company and policy number; and
(4) Signature of applicant.
(5) The application may also require additional information as determined by the City Council.
(C) Duties of City Administrator. The City Administrator or his or her designee shall be the issuing officer for permits under this section.
(D) Other requirements.
(1) In order to operate a motorized golf cart on a city street, the golf cart shall display a slow moving vehicle emblem as provided for in M.S. § 169.522. The motorized golf cart must be equipped with a rearview mirror, front and rear running lights, and a city permit.
(2) The operator of a golf cart is required to have personal injury and liability insurance for the use of the cart and provide proof of that insurance if requested by law enforcement.
(3) Golf carts cannot be operated in excess speeds of 15 miles per hour or 10 miles per hour with children under 10 on board.
(4) All passengers must be properly seated in a seat while the golf cart is in motion. Lap seating is prohibited.
(5) Permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed 1 year and must be renewed annually. The operator of a motorized golf cart shall have in his or her possession the permit any time the motorized golf cart is being operated on a city street. The Council shall set the fee for the permit annually by ordinance. (See Appendix A, § 33.01).
(6) A permit may be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate a motorized golf cart, the permittee has lost his or her driving privileges in the State of Minnesota, or the permittee has been convicted of 2 or more violations of this section in a period of 1 year.
(7) A person aggrieved by the revocation of his or her license may appeal such action to the City Council. The applicant must file a written notice of the appeal to the City Administrator. This notice of appeal must be made within 5 days of the notice of revocation. The City Council will then determine, at its next scheduled hearing, if such an action was warranted. All parties will be notified by mail of the time of the hearing.
(8) Golf carts are only allowed on streets within city limits. Golf carts are only allowed to operate on county or state roadways for the purpose of crossing to a city roadway.
(9) All operators of motorized golf carts must have a valid driver's license.
(10) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(11) Golf carts are not allowed in city parks.
(12) Children under the age of 5 must have safety belt device or child safety seat.
(13) Driving down MN State Hwy 60 is prohibited. Operators are allowed to cross at a 90° angle and exit off the highway at the first available cross street.
(Ord. 2014-10, passed 7-7-2014)
TRAFFIC
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