(A) Operation prohibited. Snowmobiles shall not be operated within the city limits unless the operation complies with M.S. §§ 84.81 to 84.90, as they may be amended from time to time, inclusive and all other state laws and regulations pertaining to snowmobiles, which are hereby adopted by reference.
(B) Snowmobile routes.
(1) Snowmobiles shall not be operated upon the city streets or alleys except upon streets or alleys specifically designated as snowmobile routes by City Council resolution.
(2) No snowmobile shall be operated upon any other street except for the purpose of moving the vehicle between an owner's residence and the nearest official snowmobile route.
(C) Specific regulations. All snowmobiles operated upon a city street or alley shall observe the following regulations:
(1) Speed shall not be in excess of 10 mph;
(2) Snowmobile operators shall reduce the vehicle's speed at all intersections and yield the right-of-way to any approaching motor vehicle;
(3) Snowmobiles shall keep to the right and travel single file;
(4) Snowmobiles shall not be allowed to stand and idle within 200 feet of the nearest residence, except for time necessary to warm up the vehicle;
(5) Snowmobiles shall not be driven upon private property without the owner's consent or upon city sidewalks or boulevards; and
(6) Snowmobiles shall not be operated by any person under the age of 14 years except upon private property.
(D) The city may impose a voluntary administrative penalty under § 10.90 rather than issuing a criminal summons.
(1987 Code, § 501.08) (Am. Ord. 521, passed 12-9-2008
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