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MINIBIKES AND MINIATURE VEHICLES
(A) It is unlawful for any minibike or similar two-, three- or four-wheeled miniature vehicle whose visibility, power and equipment are inadequate for mixing with normal vehicular traffic upon the streets and highways to be operated on any such street or highway.
(B) For the purpose of this subchapter, MINIBIKE shall mean a two-wheeled motor vehicle which has a total wheel and tire diameter of less than 14 inches, an engine rated capacity of less than 45 cubic centimeters displacement or a seat height less than 25 inches from the ground; or any other two-wheeled motor vehicle primarily designed by the manufacturer for off-road use only.
(Prior Code, § 3-501) Penalty, see § 73.99
(A) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow a three-wheeler or four-wheeler, either owned or operated by him or her, to be operated within the city limits.
(B) Exception. Any person may operate a three-wheeler or four-wheeler within the city limits for the purpose of snow removal or for the purpose of responding to a bona fide emergency.
(Ord. 310, passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 73.99
SNOWMOBILES
Every snowmobile operated within the city shall be registered with the state as required by law. No snowmobile shall be operated upon a public street or highway unless it is equipped with at least one headlight, one taillight, reflector material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side forward of the handlebars and with brakes as prescribed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. All laws applying to the operation of other motor vehicles shall apply to snowmobiles, except those relating to required equipment and those which, by their nature, have no application.
(Prior Code, § 3-503) Penalty, see § 73.99
It shall be deemed a misdemeanor for any person to allow a snowmobile, either owned or operated by him or her, to be operated:
(A) Within the congested area of the city or on the Ponca Lewis and Clark Trail, unless said snowmobile is engaged in responding to an emergency;
(B) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under the surrounding circumstances;
(C) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger persons or property;
(D) Without a lighted headlight and taillight when such would be required by conditions;
(E) In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock; or
(F) Upon any private lands without first having obtained the permission of the owner, lessee or operator of such lands.
(Prior Code, § 3-504) (Ord. 311, passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 73.99
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