§ 71.07 STREET CROSSINGS.

   (A)   No person under 16 years of age operating the vehicles regulated herein shall make a direct crossing of any street, highway, or public right-of-way; or operate a vehicle regulated herein on a public street, highway, or road right-of-way; or operate a vehicle regulated herein on public lands or waters, except that a person at least ten years of age but under 12 years of age may operate an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity up to 110cc on public lands or waters if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

   (B)   A recreational vehicle may make a direct crossing of a public road right-of-way provided:

      (1)   The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the road and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.

      (2)   The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the road.

      (3)   The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard.

      (4)   In crossing a divided road, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the road with another public road.

      (5)   If the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear lights are on.

(Ord. 777, passed 5-23-2022)

§ 71.08 COMPLIANCE.

   It is unlawful for an owner-operator to permit a recreational motor vehicle contrary to the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 9-3-7) (Ord. 777, passed 5-23-2022) Penalty, see § 71.99

§ 71.09 PERMIT REVOCATION.

   The city may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon finding that the holder has violated any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 777, passed 5-23-2022)

§ 71.99 PENALTY.

    Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished not more than the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor as prescribed by state law. Hereunder upon a finding that the holder has violated any of the provisions of this section or M.S. Ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, or if there is evidence that the permit holder cannot safely operate the golf cart on the designated city streets.

(Prior Code, § 9-3-8) (Ord. 685, passed 11-27-2017; Ord. 777, passed 5-23-2022)