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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. Any all-terrain vehicle as defined by M.S. § 84.92, as it may be amended from time to time.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE. Any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes including, but not limited to trail bike, off- highway motorcycle, as defined by M.S. § 84.787, Subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to
time, or other all-terrain vehicle as defined by M.S. § 84.92, Subd. 8, as it may be amended from time to time, utility task vehicle, motorized go-carts, hovercraft or motor vehicle licensed for highway operation which is being used for off-road recreational purposes, but not including golf carts defined by § 73.08, personal electric mobility devices defined by § 73.09, motorized foot scooters defined by § 73.10, neighborhood electric vehicles or medium speed electric vehicle as defined by § 73.11, and mini-trucks defined by § 73.08.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLE. A side-by-side, four-wheel drive, off-road vehicle that has four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds as defined by M.S. § 169.045 as amended from time to time.
It is unlawful for any person to operate a recreational motor vehicle:
(A) On private property of another without specific written permission of the owner of the property; (Written permission may be given by a posted notice of any kind or description, so long as it specifies the kind of vehicles allowed, that the owner, occupant or lessee prefers, such as by saying “Recreational Vehicles Allowed,” “Trail Bikes Allowed,” “All-Terrain Vehicles Allowed” or words substantially similar.)
(B) On publicly-owned land, including school, exclusive city streets, park property, playgrounds, recreation areas and golf courses, except where permitted by this chapter;
(C) In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons;
(D) On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel;
(E) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
(F) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding circumstances;
(G) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or to cause injury or damage thereto;
(H) On any public street, highway or right-of-way unless licensed and registered pursuant to Minnesota law;
(I) To intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal, wild or domestic;
(J) By halting any recreational motor vehicle carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or the safety of others or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or in excess of 25 miles per hour on publicly-owned lands; and/or
(K) Within 150 yards of any public recreational area or gathering of people. This provision does not apply to the occasional use of recreational motor vehicles on private property for the purpose of loading or unloading it from a trailer or for mechanically checking it;
(L) Without headlight and taillight lighted at all times if the vehicle is equipped with headlight and taillight;
(M) Without a functioning stoplight if so equipped;
(N) Without a brake operational by either hand or foot;
(O) At a speed exceeding ten miles per hour on the frozen surface of public waters within 100 feet of a person not on an all-terrain vehicle or within 100 feet of a fishing shelter;
(P) Without a helmet or seat belt.
(1) A person less than 18 years of age shall not ride as a passenger or as an operator of a 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 years of age shall not ride as a passenger or as an operator of a vehicle regulated herein without wearing a seat belt when such seat belt has been provided by the manufacturer.
(Q) All-terrain vehicles and passengers.
(1) No person under 18 years of age shall operate a class 1 all-terrain vehicle while carrying a passenger. A person 18 years of age or older may operate a class 1 all-terrain vehicle carrying one passenger. For the purposes of this division a CLASS 1 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE means an all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of less than 1,200 pounds.
(2) No person under 18 years of age shall operate a class 2 all-terrain vehicle while carrying a passenger. A person 18 years of age or older may operate a class 2 all-terrain vehicle while carrying a passenger, or up to the number of passengers for which the vehicle was designed, whichever is greater. For the purposes of this division a CLASS 2 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE means an all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of 1,200 to 1,800 pounds.
Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) No person under 12 years of age operating the vehicles regulated herein shall make a direct crossing of any street, highway or public right-of-way or operate a vehicle regulated herein on a public street, highway or road right-of-way or operate a vehicle regulated herein on public lands or waters, except that a person at least 10 years of age but under 12 years of age may operate an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity up to 90cc on public lands or waters if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
(B) Additional restrictions for all-terrain vehicles. An all-terrain vehicle may make a direct crossing of a public road right-of-way provided:
(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the road 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 of main-traveled way of the road;
(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard;
(4) In crossing a divided road, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the road with another public road; and
(5) If the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear lights are on.
Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) 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 shall be adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold under any conditions of operation.
(C) 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.
Penalty, see § 10.99
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