Except as specifically permitted and authorized in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile, recreational vehicle, or all-terrain vehicle within the limits of the city:
(A) On State Highway No. 25;
(B) On any public street, except in the following circumstances:
(1) A snowmobile may operate upon the most righthand lane of a street, except State Highway No. 25, and may, in passing or in making a left turn, operate on other lanes which are used for vehicle traffic in the same direction, for the purpose of going in the most direct, practicable route possible from a point outside the city to a specific destination within the city, or from a point within the city to a specific destination outside the city limits. Operation of a snowmobile without regard to a specific destination and on an aimless, non-direct route, however, constitutes a violation of this chapter;
(2) A Class 2 ATV may operate on public roads and streets within the city to access businesses and residences and make trail connections, provided that such operation is otherwise in compliance with M.S. §§ 84.81 through 84.928. A Class 2 ATV may be operated at nighttime (between sunset and sunrise) pursuant to this section provided that it is operating with the following functioning equipment:
(a) Factory installed headlights;
(b) Factory installed taillights; and
(c) Factory installed brake lights, and either factory installed or after market installed turn signals.
(C) On a public sidewalk or boulevard within any public right-of-way, except for the sidewalk on the east side of State Highway No. 25 between Fourth and Fifth Streets, provided that an operator may cross a public sidewalk, boulevard or other public right-of-way to obtain access to a street if such crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the sidewalk, boulevard or right-of-way and, provided further, that such operator yields the right-of-way to all pedestrians or vehicle traffic;
(D) On private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of such property;
(E) Upon any school grounds, except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities;
(F) On public property, playgrounds, parks and recreation areas;
(G) On streets as permitted by this chapter at a speed not exceeding 15 miles per hour within the limits of the city, with the exception of a Class 2 ATV as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, which may be operated in accordance with posted speed limits. However, in no event shall the rate of speed be greater than reasonable or proper under all of the surrounding circumstances;
(H) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the personal property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(I) While under the influence of alcoholic beverages or narcotics or drugs, as prohibited in state law;
(J) In such a manner so as to create loud, excessive, unnecessary or unusual noise or in any way which shall unduly disturb the peace and privacy of the residents of the city or in any manner create a public nuisance;
(K) Without a lighted headlight and taillight when required for safety, and otherwise provided herein; and
(L) The above notwithstanding, no snowmobile, ATV, or recreational vehicle shall operate on a roadway or street in the city under the following circumstances:
(1) Inclement weather;
(2) When visibility is impaired by smoke, fog, or other conditions; or
(3) At any time there is insufficient visibility to clearly see persons and vehicles in the street or roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
(Ord. 169, passed 9-27-10; Am. Ord. 231, passed 11-9-20) Penalty, see § 10.99