(A) An all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle may be operated on streets and highways, other than a controlled-access highway with more than two marked traffic lanes, within the corporate limits of the village, only if the operator and vehicle comply with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) An all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle shall not be operated on any controlled-access highway with more than two marked lanes, and the crossing of any controlled-access highway with more than two marked traffic lanes shall not be permitted. The crossing of any one of these streets or avenues shall be permitted by an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle if:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street or avenue and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or roadway of the street or avenue;
(3) The operator yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate potential hazard;
(4) The crossing is made only at an intersection of such street or avenue with another street or avenue; and
(5) Both the headlight and taillight of the vehicle are on when the crossing is made.
(C) An all-terrain vehicle or a utility-type vehicle may be operated as authorized in division (A) above when such operation occurs only between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
(D) It is unlawful to operate a three-wheeled all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle within the village limits.
(E) When operating an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle, the headlight and taillight of the vehicles shall be on. Whenever an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle is operated within the village, all cargo must be securely attached to the vehicle in such a manner that the cargo remains secured without any assistance of the operator.
(F) An all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle shall not be operated at a speed in excess of 30 mph and shall observe posted speed limits if lower than 30 mph.
(G) Any person operating an all-terrain vehicle or utility-type vehicle shall have obtained a valid Class O Operator’s License or a farm permit from the State Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act, being Neb. RS 60-401 et seq.
(H) No passenger is allowed on any all-terrain vehicle. Only one passenger is allowed in a utility-type vehicle unless the utility-type vehicle is equipped with rear seats.
(I) No driver of a utility-type vehicle that is manufactured with occupant protection systems shall operate a utility-type vehicle upon any village street unless the driver and each occupant in the utility-type vehicle are wearing occupant protection systems and all occupant protection systems worn are properly adjusted and fastened.
(J) All terrain-vehicles and utility-type vehicles may be operated on public streets, roads and highways in parades which have been authorized by the state, or any department, board, commission or political subdivision of the state.
(K) All-terrain vehicles and utility-type vehicles may be operated on highways outside the corporate limits of any municipality by electric utility personnel within the course of their employment in accordance with the operation requirements of Neb. RS 60-6,356, except that the operation of the vehicle pursuant to this division (K) need not be limited to the hours between sunrise and sunset.
(Prior Code, § 5-902) (Ord. 592, passed 8-13-2014) Penalty, see § 73.999
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. RS 60-501 et seq., 60-6,270 and 60-6,356