ATVs properly registered with the state may be operated on streets or alleys in the city, except state primary Highways 71 and 18, but only in conformance with the following restrictions:
(A) ATVs may be operated on all city streets, except primary State Highways 18 and 71. ATVs may cross primary highways as permitted under Iowa Code § 321I.10(5);
(B) Operators of ATVs must comply with all applicable state statutes and regulations and all city ordinances;
(C) Operators of ATVs on city streets must be at least 16 years of age and hold a valid state driver’s license. Operators that are 16 or 17 years of age shall also have in their possession a valid ATV education certificate issued by the Department of Natural Resources;
(D) An ATV shall not be operated on a city street unless the operator has proof of insurance in compliance with the laws of the state, including, but not limited to, Iowa Code §§ 321.20B and 321A.21;
(E) ATVs operated on city streets shall be equipped with the original manufacturer’s muffler and exhaust system or equivalent and shall not exceed the manufacturer’s original emission specifications. Every such vehicle shall be equipped with lights and safety equipment required of motor vehicles under state law;
(F) Whenever an ATV is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person or property damage of $500 or more, either the operator or someone for the operator shall immediately notify a law enforcement officer and shall file an accident report, within 48 hours, in accordance with state law;
(G) ATVs used in snow removal operations on city streets shall be equipped with a functioning yellow or amber flashing light visible from all points of the compass at all times; and
(H) ATVs operated at any time from sunset to sunrise shall be equipped with at least two headlamps in accordance with Iowa Code § 321.385; at least one red rear light pursuant to Iowa Code § 321.387; and a signal lamp to give a signal of an intention to stop pursuant to Iowa Code § 321.404.
(Prior Code, § 7-14-4) (Ord. 795, passed 1-18-2016; Ord. 855, passed 5-18-2020)