6-4-3: GENERAL REGULATIONS:

No person shall operate an ORV within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, in violation of the provisions of chapter 321I of the code of Iowa or rules enacted by the Iowa department of natural resources governing the registration, numbering, equipping or manner of operation; or the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 5124, 7-9-2012)

6-4-4: OFF ROAD UTILITY VEHICLES REGISTERED:

No person shall operate an ORV on any city street or alley for any purpose unless said vehicle is registered with the Iowa department of natural resources and such registration is displayed in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 321I and regulations thereunder. (Ord. 5124, 7-9-2012)

6-4-5: AUTHORIZED USES:

ORVs may only be operated on city streets and alleys in compliance with all requirements of this chapter and for the following purposes:

   A.   Snow removal by means of attached snowplow or blade.

   B.   Gardening, landscaping, and/or lawn work.

   C.   Transporting equipment and personnel as part of construction, maintenance, special events, or farm work.

   D.   By emergency response personnel (police, fire, and EMS).

   E.   Parades. (Ord. 5124, 7-9-2012)

6-4-6: EQUIPMENT:

Any ORV operated on city streets or alleys shall be equipped as required by sections 321I.12 and 321I.13 of the code of Iowa, including, but not limited to: muffler, headlight, taillight, turn signals and brakes. (Ord. 5124, 7-9-2012)

6-4-7: OPERATION:

   A.   Age And License Requirements: No person shall operate an ORV on any city street, alley or right of way who is not at least eighteen (18) years of age and does not have a valid Iowa driver's license.

   B.   Traffic Code: Any person operating an ORV shall strictly adhere to all traffic signs and signals and all other traffic rules and regulations, and shall obey the orders and direction of any law enforcement officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic.

   C.   Speed: No ORV shall be operated at a speed in excess of the lesser of twenty five (25) miles per hour or the posted speed limit, nor shall any ORV be operated at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper for the existing conditions.

   D.   Lights: No ORV shall be operated without a lighted headlight and taillight at such times when conditions provide insufficient lighting to render persons and vehicles clearly discernable at a distance of five hundred feet (500') ahead.

   E.   Passengers: The number of occupants shall not exceed the number of seats installed by the manufacturer in said vehicle. Passengers on an ORV must be able to place both feet flat on the floorboards with their backs resting against the seat back. (Ord. 5124, 7-9-2012)