All-terrain vehicles may operate on the public streets and roadways of the city, subject to the following conditions:
(a) License. The person operating the all-terrain vehicle must be:
(1) A duly licensed driver in the State of Alaska and at least 16 years of age;
(2) At least 14 years of age and duly licensed with a State of Alaska drivers instruction permit and completed a city-approved safety education certification course; or
(3) under the direct supervision of the operator's licensed parent or legal guardian.
(b) Safety equipment. The all-terrain vehicle must be equipped with the appropriate safety equipment, including headlights, taillights, mufflers, fenders, and brakes all in operating order and which meet or exceed state or local regulations. Headlights must be illuminated between one-half hour
after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, and at any other time when, because of insufficient light or other atmospheric conditions, persons or vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernable at a distance of 1,000 feet.
(c) Protective equipment. Operators and passengers under the age of 18 must wear protective headgear and an eye-protective device that meet the requirements of 13 AAC 04.350.
(d) Traffic laws. The operator of an all-terrain vehicle must observe all state and city traffic laws and codes which pertain to the operation of motor vehicles upon a highway.
(e) Hours of operation for minors.
(1) Minors (persons 14 to 17 years of age) shall only be permitted to operate all-terrain vehicles on the public streets and roadways of the city during the following times, unless under licensed adult supervision or adhering to the exceptions listed below:
(A) From 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and
(B) From 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
(2) Operation of all-terrain vehicles at all other times is prohibited except when circumstances exist which justify an exception because operation of the all-terrain vehicle was necessary or unavoidable. Exceptions are limited to non-recreational use of all-terrain vehicles and may only be allowed when:
(A) On an errand at the written direction of his or her parent or legal guardian without any detour or stop (written direction must be signed, timed, and dated by the parent or legal guardian and must indicate the specific errand);
(B) Involved in an emergency: or
(C) Engaged in an employment activity, or going to or returning from an employment activity, without detour or stop.
(Ord. 2017-01, passed 1-10-17; Am. Ord. 2017-02, passed 1-10-17)