(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SAFETY OR DEADMAN THROTTLE. A device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile or ATV unless it is equipped with the following:
(1) Standard mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation. No person shall use a muffler cut out, bypass, straight pipe, or similar device on a snowmobile or ATV motor;
(2) Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile or ATV under any condition of operation;
(3) A safety or so-called deadman throttle in operating condition;
(4) When operated between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, or at times of reduced visibility, at least one clear lamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. The headlamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming snowmobile or ATV operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one red tail lamp having a minimum candle power of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions;
(5) Reflective materials at least 16 square inches on each side, forward of the handlebars, or steering device of a snowmobile or ATV, and at the highest practical point on any towed object, so as to reflect light at a 90 degree angle.
(Ord. 163, passed 2-16-88; Am. Ord. 209, passed 12-5-05) Penalty, see § 10.99