A. You may not operate a snowmobile on the inside slope (closest to the road), shoulder and roadway of State and County highways, or in the median of a four (4) lane highway. You can operate a snowmobile in the bottom or outside slope of a ditch (farthest from the road, closest to the house) of a County or State highway.
B. Operation of snowmobiles within that portion of CSAH 42 (Parrish Avenue) from the Mississippi River bridge southward to Park Avenue is prohibited.
C. You may operate a snowmobile on the portion of the right-of- way of any street, in single file, on the most right hand lane when available for traffic or as close as practical to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when passing another vehicle stopped in that lane at a maximum speed of ten (10) miles per hour. Where there are no curbs, snowmobiles must be operated on the right hand side of the street or highway and within six feet (6') of the roadway surface; except, where an obstruction prevents passages within said distance of the roadway, the entire right-of-way may be used only to bypass the obstruction.
D. You may not operate a snowmobile on a paved walkway or walkway used for pedestrian use.
E. You may not operate a snowmobile on boulevards within any public right-of-way.
F. You may not operate a snowmobile on private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of said property.
G. You may not operate a snowmobile upon any school grounds except as written permission is obtained from responsible school authorities.
H. You may not operate a snowmobile on any other public place or grounds except as may be specifically permitted by other provisions of this Code.
I. You may not operate a snowmobile anywhere in a careless, reckless or negligent manner or heedlessly in disregard of the rights of safety to others, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger or cause injury or damage to any person or property.
J. The maximum speed on the streets as permitted by this chapter shall not exceed ten (10) miles per hour in designated areas. See section 7-3-7 of this chapter, for designated areas.
K. Snowmobiles are prohibited during the hours from eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) A.M., Sunday through Thursday, and one o'clock (1:00) A.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. on other days including days immediately previous to national holidays.
L. You may not operate a snowmobile closer than three hundred feet (300') from any residential area, except in coming and going from a residence to a designated trail on the most direct route or you are on your own property or have the property owner's permission.
M. A rigid towbar is required when towing any person or thing with a snowmobile, except in an emergency or towing a disabled snowmobile. (Prior Code § 8-1-5)
N. You may not operate a snowmobile within one hundred feet (100') of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink, or sliding area where the operation would conflict with use or endanger other persons or operation.
O. You may not operate a snowmobile 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.
P. Chasing, running over, or killing any animal, wild or domestic is prohibited. (Prior Code § 8-1-5; amd. 2018 Code)