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For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPERATOR. A person who operates or is in actual control of a snowmobile.
SNOWMOBILE. Any vehicle propelled by mechanical power that is primarily designated to travel over ice or snow supported in whole or in part by skis, belts, or cleats.
STREET. Every highway and street within the corporate limits of the city.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.010)
(A) Exceptions. Notwithstanding the prohibition of this subchapter, law enforcement has the authority to supervise and regulate events or programs in connection with the events conducted in any city park or recreation area in which snowmobiles are used. Law enforcement shall have the authority to designate city park areas that he or she shall deems available for use of snowmobiles.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.030)
(B) Restriction. The Council may, by resolution, prohibit the operation of snowmobiles within the right-of-way of the public roads or streets or other city property within the city when, in its opinion, the public safety and welfare so requires.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.060)
Every person operating a snowmobile shall strictly observe all traffic signs and signals and all other traffic rules and regulations applicable thereto and shall obey the orders and directions of law enforcement of the city authorized to direct or regulate traffic.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.080)
No snowmobile shall be operated within the city unless the snowmobile bears a valid registration insignia. The registration insignia from the state, pursuant to SDCL § 32-5-90, and conspicuously displayed upon the vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.090) (Ord. 01-19, passed - -)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL § 32-5-90
(A) Regulations.
(1) No person shall operate a snowmobile within or on any city street except under road and weather conditions to constitute emergency travel conditions authorizing use of snowmobile or when such vehicle is necessary as an emergency vehicle to protect the health, safety, and welfare of any individual; provided, however, no snowmobile shall be operated within the city, under any circumstances, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except that a driver may drive during this restricted time when he or she is coming into the city to his or her residence or is leaving the city to go to his or her residence or when driving from work to his or her residence.
(2) No person shall operate a snowmobile on private property of another without the permission to do so by the owner or occupant of the property.
(3) No person shall operate a snowmobile on public school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreational areas, and golf courses without the express permission to do so by the proper authority.
(4) No person shall operate a snowmobile in any manner so as to create loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of other persons.
(5) No person shall operate a snowmobile in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to endanger the safety of any person or property of any other person.
(6) No person shall operate a snowmobile within the city without having such snowmobile registered as provided for by this subchapter.
(7) No person shall operate a snowmobile on any city street as an emergency vehicle or within the city park areas as provided herein unless the operator shall have a valid driver’s license on his or her person.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.020)
(B) Operation under the influence. The operator of a snowmobile shall be determined the driver of a motor vehicle, relating to driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs, or otherwise therein provided for, punishable thereunder by any violation of this code.
(Prior Code, § 10.08.100)
Penalty, see § 10.99
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