(A) Muffler. Standard mufflers shall be properly attached and in constant operation to reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation. No person shall use a muffler cutout, by-pass, straight pipe, or similar device on a recreational motor vehicle motor. The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound.
(B) Brakes. Brakes shall be adequate to control the movement under any conditions of operation.
(C) Lights. At least one clear lamp shall be attached to the front with sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. The head lamp shall be so that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming vehicle operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one red tail lamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. This equipment shall be required and shall be in operating condition when the vehicle is operated between the hours of one- half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, or at times of reduced visibility.
(D) Reflective material. Snowmobiles shall have reflective material at least 16 inches on each side, forward on the handlebars, so as to reflect a beam of light at a 90-degree angle.
(E) Safety equipment. Helmet and seat belts shall be required as follows:
(1) A person less than 18 years of age shall not ride as a passenger or as an operator of a recreational vehicle regulated herein on public land, public waters, or on a public road right-of-way unless wearing a safety helmet approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
(2) A person less than 18 of age shall not ride as a passenger or as an operator of a vehicle regulated herein without wearing a seat belt when a seat belt has been provided by the manufacturer.
(Ord. 2004, passed 11-10-20) Penalty, see § 72.99