(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile in the city under the circumstances or in the manner following:
(1) At any time or place where there is less than an accumulation of 4 inches of snow, except on the regularly traveled portion of streets;
(2) At a speed greater than is reasonable or proper under all existing circumstances;
(3) At any time on public park property, recreation areas, or golf courses, without the express permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation, or on any public school property without express permission of the Superintendent of Schools; provided, however, the Director of Parks and Recreation shall have authority to supervise and regulate events or programs conducted by the Park and Recreation Department in which snowmobiles are used;
(4) In a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to be likely to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(5) In such manner as to create any loud or unnecessary or unusual noise likely to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of any other person;
(6) Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except when returning to the operator’s residence by the most direct route available; and/or
(7) While under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs.
(B) At all times during operation, whether during daylight or darkness, the operator of any snowmobile shall keep lighted the headlight and taillight thereon.
(C) It shall be unlawful for the operator of any snowmobile to tow any other vehicle, sled or conveyance except when the latter is closely and firmly attached to the snowmobile by means of a rigid towing bar or device so designed as to assure stability and control of both vehicles.
(1975 Code, § 23-145) (Ord. 552, passed 5-17-1971) Penalty, see § 70.999
Statutory reference:
Operating under the influence, see SDCL § 32-20A-14
Power of municipalities to restrict use of snowmobiles, see SDCL § 32-20A-9