§ 73.055 SPEED RESTRICTIONS.

   Unless some other speed restriction is established by the posting of speed limit signs under the authority of the City Council, the maximum speed limits for snowmobiles within the corporate limits are as follows:

   (A)   30 m.p.h. in any residential or business district;

   (B)   15 m.p.h. in any alley; and

   (C)   20 m.p.h. while passing through any school zone, properly posted.

(1969 Code, § 16-276) (Ord. 1978-38, § 5.2, passed 1-26-1978) Penalty, see § 73.999

§ 73.056 MINIMUM SPEED; TRAFFIC OBSTRUCTION.

   No person shall drive a snowmobile at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation of his or her snowmobile or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer.

(1969 Code, § 16-279) (Ord. 1978-38, § 5.5, passed 1-26-1978) Penalty, see § 73.999

TURNING AND STARTING; SIGNALS

§ 73.070 STARTING PARKED SNOWMOBILE.

   No operator shall start a snowmobile which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until that movement can be made with reasonable safety.

(1969 Code, § 16-283) (Ord. 1978-38, § 5.9, passed 1-26-1978) Penalty, see § 73.999

§ 73.071 TURNING; SIGNALS REQUIRED.

   A signal of intention to turn right or left when required must be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the snowmobile before turning within a business or residence district.

(1969 Code, § 16-284) (Ord. 1978-38, § 5.10, passed 1-26-1978) Penalty, see § 73.999

§ 73.072 SIGNAL BY HAND OR SIGNAL DEVICE.

   Any stop or turn signal when required shall be given either by means of a hand and arm or by electric turn signal device conforming to the requirements of ILCS Chapter 625.

(1969 Code, § 16-285) (Ord. 1978-38, § 5.11, passed 1-26-1978) Penalty, see § 73.999