For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.
ROADWAY. The portion of a street improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, and does not include sidewalks or parkings or any area of public property between the roadway portion of the street and the abutting private property line.
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 weighing less than 1,000 pounds which utilizes wheels with low pressure tires and which is designed to operate on land or ice or is equipped with sled-type runners or skis, endless belt-type tread or any combination thereof, and which is designed for travel upon snow, land or ice, except any vehicle registered as a motor vehicle under I.C.A. Ch. 321.
(2013 Code, § 20-346) (Ord. 12376, passed 12-26-1973)
Statutory reference:
Snowmobiles, see I.C.A. § 321G.1