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SNOWMOBILE is defined as a mechanically driven vehicle, the motive force of which is applied through a revolving track, guided by skis, or differential track operation. No SNOWMOBILE shall be operated within the incorporated limits of the town except upon compliance with this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 7-5-1) (Ord. 354, passed 4-3-2008) Penalty, see § 7-5-8
No snowmobile shall be operated without a proper and valid registration from the state.
(Prior Code, § 7-5-2) (Ord. 354, passed 4-3-2008) Penalty, see § 7-5-8
No snowmobile shall be operated unless the driver thereof has in his or her possession a valid driver’s or chauffeur’s license issued under the motor vehicle laws of the state.
(Prior Code, § 7-5-3) (Ord. 354, passed 4-3-2008) Penalty, see § 7-5-8
(A) Laws governing operation, generally.
(1) Every operator of snowmobiles shall observe all ordinances of the town and laws of the state pertaining to operation of vehicles; and, in addition, shall yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.
(2) No snowmobile shall be operated within the town prior to 30 minutes before sunrise or after 30 minutes after sunset.
(B) Operation over town roadways.
(1) Generally. Snowmobiles may operate over town roadways (except as noted in division (B)(2) below) when the same shall be snow covered or snow packed only. Snowmobiles shall not be permitted to operate on the sidewalks or in town parks.
(2) Additional restrictions. Snowmobiles may be operated upon streets which are state highways within the town limits only under the following additional restrictions.
(a) Snowmobiles may be operated within the right-of-way, but not on the main traveled roadway except as provided hereafter.
(b) Crossings of state highways shall be made at right angles to the roadway or as nearly so as practicable; but in any case, yielding the right-of-way to all traffic in the main traveled roadway.
(c) Snowmobiles may be operated on the main traveled highway when the highway is closed to wheeled vehicular traffic.
(C) Equipment and weight.
(1) Damaging roadway, weight limit. No snowmobile shall be operated within the incorporated limits of the town which are propeller driven, having racks capable of damaging road surfaces, or the gross weight thereof exceeds 1,750 pounds.
(2) Muffler. Every snowmobile shall be at all times equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.
(3) Brakes. Every snowmobile shall be equipped with brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold such vehicle.
(D) Driving in unsafe condition. It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive or move, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any roadway any snowmobile or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any persons or property, or which does not contain those parts or is not at all times equipped with such equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required by this chapter, or which is equipped in any manner in violation hereof.
(Prior Code, § 7-5-4) (Ord. 354, passed 4-3-2008; Ord. 2024-01, passed 4-4-2024) Penalty, see § 7-5-8
(A) No snowmobile shall pull any skier, sled, or other combination vehicle by rope or flexible coupling.
(B) All sleighs or cutters shall be safely and securely affixed to the snowmobile, by direct coupling, solid tongue, or triangular shaped tow bar not to exceed 40 inches in length, being securely affixed to two points on the sleigh or cutter, with one flexible joint at the center of the snowmobile.
(Prior Code, § 7-5-5) (Ord. 354, passed 4-3-2008) Penalty, see § 7-5-8
All snowmobiles shall exhibit a red/orange flag hung or suspended five feet above ground level so that the entire area thereof is visible from all directions while on any roadway, and display at least one headlight and one taillight which shall be turned on at all times that the vehicle is in use.
(Prior Code, § 7-5-6) (Ord. 354, passed 4-3-2008) Penalty, see § 7-5-8
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