It is unlawful for any person to operate or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit the operation of a snowmobile any place within the limits of the city unless it is equipped with the following:
Subd. 1. Standard mufflers which are properly attached and in constant operation and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation. Mufflers shall comply with Minn. Rules part 6100.5700, subp. 5 which certifies that a new snowmobile complies with the noise limitation requirements of this rule. A manufacturer shall make such a certification based on measurements made in accordance with the SAE Recommended Practice J192(a) as set forth in the Report of the Vehicle Sound Level Committee, as approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers, September 1970 and revised November 1973;
Subd. 2. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any conditions of operation;
Subd. 3. A safety or deadman throttle in operating condition;
Subd. 4. At least one clear lamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. Such head lamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming vehicle operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one red tail lamp having a minimum candle power of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. The lighting equipment shall be illuminated at all times the vehicle is operated;
Subd. 5. Reflective material at least 16 square inches on each side, forward of the handlebars, so as to reflect or beam light at a 90 degree angle.
(1987 Code, § 802.04) Penalty, see § 104.01