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SNOWMOBILES
For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRIVER. Every person who operates or who is in actual physical control of a snowmobile.
OPERATE. To control the operation of a snowmobile.
OWNER. Any person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a snowmobile and entitled to the use or possession thereof.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Includes any and all real property or land within the city which has not been opened or dedicated for public use or as a public thoroughfare.
SIDEWALK. The portion between the curb-line and adjacent property lines set aside for the use of pedestrians.
SNOWMOBILE. Any engine-driven vehicle of a type which utilizes sled-type runners, wheels or skis with an endless belt tread or similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated.
STREET. The part of the street set apart for the use of vehicles or motor vehicles and including streets, avenues, alleys and public highways.
(1992 Code, § 40-315) (Ord. 2801, passed 12-27-1971)
(a) No person shall operate a snowmobile within or upon any street except under road and weather conditions as declared by the police chief or civil defense director to constitute emergency travel conditions authorizing use of a snowmobile, or when the vehicle is necessary as an emergency vehicle to protect the health, safety and welfare of any individual. This does not prohibit a snowmobile from crossing a street at right angles to the street only after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to all approaching traffic and crossing as closely as possible to an intersection or approach.
(b) No person shall operate a snowmobile on private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or occupant of the property, and no person shall operate a snowmobile on private property of his or her own or another between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day.
(c) No person shall operate a snowmobile on any public property, including, but not limited to public school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreational areas, golf courses, parking lots and lakes.
(1992 Code, § 40-316) (Ord. 2801, passed 12-27-1971) Penalty, see § 10.999
The driver of a snowmobile under emergency conditions shall be subject to all existing traffic ordinances of the city and traffic laws of the state, and in addition, the driver shall:
(a) Display a lighted headlight and taillight at all times during the operation;
(b) Slow the speed of the snowmobile to 15 mph or less when entering any uncontrolled intersection; and
(c) Have a valid state driver’s license in his or her possession.
(1992 Code, § 40-317) (Ord. 2801, passed 12-27-1971) Penalty, see § 10.999
All snowmobiles operated within the city shall have the following equipment:
(a) Mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the vehicle to the minimum noise necessary for operating the vehicle, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device on the vehicle;
(b) Adequate brakes in good working condition;
(c) A safety or deadman throttle in operating condition, such being a device which when pressure is removed from the accelerator, the throttle causes the motor to disengage from the driving track; and
(d) At least one headlight and one taillight in good working condition.
(1992 Code, § 40-318) (Ord. 2801, passed 12-27-1971) Penalty, see § 10.999
No owner or driver of a snowmobile shall leave or allow the snowmobile to be or remain unattended on public property or streets while the motor is running or where the keys for starting the vehicle are left in the ignition.
(1992 Code, § 40-319) (Ord. 2801, passed 12-27-1971) Penalty, see § 10.999
No person shall operate a snowmobile upon any public sidewalk in the city.
(1992 Code, § 40-320) (Ord. 2801, passed 12-27-1971) Penalty, see § 10.999
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