(A)
Recreational motor vehicles shall not be allowed, except as specifically permitted in this chapter.
(B) It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate any recreational motor vehicle as listed below. Class 1 and Class 2 ATVs and snowmobiles may not operate:
(1) Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. within 300 feet of a residence;
(2) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable, prudent, or proper under all the surrounding circumstance, but in no case exceeding 15 mph for snowmobiles and 20 mph for Class 1 ATV;
(3) On publicly owned land, including school, city street, park property, playgrounds, or recreation areas, nor on any sidewalks or pathways in the city provided for pedestrian and/or bicycle travel;
(4) Class 1 and Class 2 ATVs cannot be operated on the road ditch bottom or outside ditch slope unless on a trail designated;
(5) At any place in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(6) On private property or another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of the property;
(7) While under the influence of alcohol or drugs as defined in M.S. § 169A.20, as it may be amended from time to time;
(8) So as to intentionally chase, run over, or kill any animal;
(9) On any roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any city trunk, county state aid, or county highway in the city, except as provided in this chapter, nor shall operation on any such highway be permitted where the roadway directly abuts a public sidewalk or walkway;
(10) Without headlight and taillight lighted at all times if the vehicle is equipped
with headlight and taillight;
(11) Without a brake operational by either hand or foot; or
(12) No person under 18 years of age shall operate a Class 2 ATV while carrying a passenger except for a parent or lawful guardian.
(Prior Code, § 9-3-4) (Ord. 777, passed 5-23-2022)
Penalty, see § 71.99