It is unlawful for any person to operate a recreational motor vehicle:
(A) On private property of another without specific written permission of the owner of the property; (Written permission may be given by a posted notice of any kind or description, so long as it specifies the kind of vehicles allowed, that the owner, occupant or lessee prefers, such as by saying “Recreational Vehicles Allowed,” “Trail Bikes Allowed,” “All-Terrain Vehicles Allowed” or words substantially similar.)
(B) On publicly-owned land, including school, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses, except where permitted by this chapter;
(C) In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons;
(D) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel;
(E) At a place while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
(F) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding circumstances;
(G) 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;
(H) On any public street, highway or right-of-way unless licensed pursuant to Minnesota law and this chapter of the city code;
(I) To intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal, wild or domestic;
(J) By halting any recreational motor vehicle carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or the safety of others or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or in excess of 25 miles per hour on publicly-owned lands; and/or
(K) Within 150 yards of any public recreational area or gathering of people. This provision does not apply to the occasional use of recreational motor vehicles on private property for the purpose of loading or unloading it from a trailer or for mechanically checking it.
(Ord. 159, 4th Series, passed 7-17-2023) Penalty, see § 10.99