It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile under the following circumstances:
A. Private Property: On private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or occupant of said property.
B. Public Grounds Or Property: On public school grounds, park property, playgrounds and recreational areas without express provision or permission to do so by the proper public authority.
C. Loud Noise: In a manner so as to create loud unnecessary noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of other persons.
D. Careless Or Reckless Manner: In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the safety of any person or the property of any other person.
E. Nonregistered Snowmobile: Without having such snowmobile registered as provided by statute.
F. Route Exceptions:
1. Upon any right-of-way or any public street or alley within the Village except on the following parts of streets in the Village:
East Hitt Street between East Route 64 and Leaf River Road.
McKendrie Avenue between north Village limits and south Village limits.
2. Snowmobilers who live in the Village shall be allowed to ride the shortest direct route to approved Village route; police to approve direct route.
G. Hours Of Operation: No snowmobile shall be operated in the Village except:
1. Sundays: Seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M., but not during church hours.
2. Monday through Thursday: Seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. (1979 Code § 11-6-2)
3. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays: Seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to one o'clock (1:00) A.M. (1979 Code § 11-6-2; amd. 2017 Code)
H. Speed Limit: Fifteen (15) miles per hour. Penalty for violation to be the same as for other vehicles.
I. Approved Route And Map:
1. Approved route shall be well marked.
2. Map of approved route shall be published and a copy on file in the Village Hall.
J. Unattended Vehicles: It is unlawful for the owner or operator to leave or allow a snowmobile to be or remain unattended on public property while the motor is running or with the keys left in the ignition.
K. Equipment Required: All snowmobiles operated within the Village shall have the following equipment:
1. Mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the vehicle to the minimum noise necessary for operating the vehicle; and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device on said vehicle; and
2. Adequate brakes in good working order and at least one (1) headlight and one (1) taillight.
L. Traffic Rules And Regulations: Each person operating a snowmobile shall strictly observe all traffic signs and signals and all other traffic rules and regulations applicable thereto, and shall obey the orders and directions of any Police Officer of the Village authorized to direct or regulate traffic.
M. Yield At Intersections: All snowmobiles operating within the Village shall yield at all intersections. (1979 Code § 11-6-2)