(a) The applicable provisions of this Traffic Code shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles and all purpose vehicles, except that no snowmobile, off- highway motorcycle or all purpose vehicle shall be operated as follows:
(1) On any limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way thereof, except for emergency travel only during such time and in such manner as the Director of Public Safety shall designate;
(2) On any private property, or in any nursery or planting area, without the permission of the owner or other person having the right to possession of the property;
(3) On any land or waters owned or controlled by the State or the Village of Wellington, except at those locations where a sign has been posted expressly permitting such operation;
(4) On the tracks or right-of-way of any operating railroad;
(5) While transporting any firearm, bow, or other implement for hunting, that is not unloaded and securely encased;
(6) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing, or killing any animal or wildfowl;
(7) During the time from sunset to sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by Section 375.02.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing prohibitions, such vehicles may be operated by a licensed driver on the public streets of the Village, if operated in accordance with the Village traffic code and the laws of the State of Ohio.
(c) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall be penalized with fine and/or imprisonment as set forth in Section 501.99 of these Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 2008-17. Passed 5-19-08.)