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§ 73.21 PERMISSIBLE OPERATION.
   A person shall not operate a snowmobile required to be registered under state law upon a public highway or street or right-of-way thereof or on a public or private parking lot not specifically designated for the use of snowmobiles except under the following conditions and circumstances.
   (A)   A snowmobile may be operated on the public right-of-way adjacent to the traveled portion of the public highway, except a limited access highway, if there is sufficient width to operate at a reasonable distance off and away from the traveled portion and in a manner so as not to endanger life or property.
   (B)   (1)   The operator of a snowmobile may cross a public highway, other than a limited access highway, at right angles for the purpose of getting from one area to another when the operation can be done in safety.
      (2)   The operator shall bring his or her snowmobile to a complete stop before proceeding across any public highway and shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic.
   (C)   A duly constituted law enforcement officer of a city or town or county or the state may authorize use of a snowmobile on the public highways, streets, and right-of-way within his or her jurisdiction during emergencies when conventional motor vehicles cannot be used for transportation due to snow or other extreme highway conditions.
   (D)   (1)   A snowmobile may be operated on a street or highway for a special event of limited duration conducted according to a prearranged schedule only under permit from the governmental unit having jurisdiction.
      (2)   The event may be conducted on the frozen surface of public waters only under permit from the State Department of Natural Resources.
(1995 Code, § 11-118) (Ord. 1988-1, passed 2-8-1988) Penalty, see § 73.99
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see I.C. 14-16-1-20
§ 73.22 AGE OF OPERATOR.
   A person under the age of 14 shall not operate a snowmobile without immediate supervision of a person 18 years of age or older, except on land owned or under the control of such person or his or her parent or legal guardian.
(1995 Code, § 11-119) (Ord. 1988-1, passed 2-8-1988) Penalty, see § 73.99
§ 73.23 DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED.
   No person shall operate a snowmobile on a public highway without a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
(1995 Code, § 11-120) (Ord. 1988-1, passed 2-8-1988) Penalty, see § 73.99
§ 73.24 HUNTING AND THE LIKE PROHIBITED.
   A snowmobile shall not be used to hunt, pursue, worry, or kill a wild bird or any domestic or wild animal.
(1995 Code, § 11-121) (Ord. 1988-1, passed 2-8-1988) Penalty, see § 73.99
§ 73.25 CIRCUMSTANCES PROHIBITING OPERATION OF A SNOWMOBILE.
   A person shall not operate a snowmobile:
   (A)   At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard for conditions then existing;
   (B)   While under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or unlawfully under the influence of a narcotic or other habit forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug;
   (C)   During the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight;
   (D)   In any forest nursery, planting area, or public lands posted or reasonably identified as an area of forest or plant reproduction and when growing stock may be damaged;
   (E)   On the frozen surface of public waters within 100 feet of a person not in or upon a snowmobile or within 100 feet of a fishing shanty or shelter except at a speed of five mph or less;
   (F)   Unless it is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke;
   (G)   Within 100 feet of a dwelling between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., except on his or her own property or property under his or her control or as an invited guest;
   (H)   On any property without the consent of the landowner or tenant thereof;
   (I)   While transporting thereon a bow unless unstrung, or a firearm unless unloaded and securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism;
   (J)   On or across a cemetery or burial ground;
   (K)   Within 100 feet of a slide, ski, or skating area, except for the purpose of servicing the area;
   (L)   On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except railroad personnel in performance of their duties; or
   (M)   On public property unless authorized to do so.
(1995 Code, § 11-122) (Ord. 1988-1, passed 2-8-1988) Penalty, see § 73.99
Statutory reference:
   Similar provisions, see I.C. 14-16-1-23
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