For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES or ATV. Any vehicle licensed by the Department of Natural Resources as a Class I or II ATV.
DEADMAN THROTTLE or SAFETY THROTTLE. A device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism.
NATURAL TERRAIN. Areas other than roadways or driveways (private or public), parking lots and other areas the surface of which has been intentionally modified for motor vehicle operation thereon.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile or ATV.
OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile or ATV.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to snowmobile or ATV entitled to the use or possession thereof.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners.
(1994 Code, § 9-6.1) (Ord. 2018-3, passed 12-19-2018)