For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and control the operation of an RMV.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of an RMV.
OWNER. A person, other than a person with a security interest, having a property interest in or title to an RMV and entitled to the use and possession of the vehicle.
PERSON. Includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivisions and anybody of persons, whether incorporated or not.
PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. The entire right-of-way of a public road, including the traveled portions, banks, ditches, shoulders and medians of a roadway that is not privately owned.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE (RMV). A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow, ice or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis or runners. Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) are RMVs.
REGISTER. The act of assigning a registration number to an RMV.
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. The property designated and posted for use by RMVs.
STREET. Any public roadway, including streets, highways and alleys.
(Ord. 371, passed 11-15-07; Am. Ord. 452, passed 7-18-19)