§ 72.05. PROHIBITED OPERATION; EXCEPTIONS.

Except as specifically permitted and authorized in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the limits of the city:

(A) On State Highway No. 25;

(B) On any public street, except that a snowmobile may operate upon the most righthand lane of a street, except State Highway No. 25, and may, in passing or in making a left turn, operate on other lanes which are used for vehicle traffic in the same direction, for the purpose of going in the most direct, practicable route possible from a point outside the city to a specific destination within the city, or from a point within the city to a specific destination outside the city limits. Operation of a snowmobile without regard to a specific destination and on an aimless, non-direct route constitutes a violation of this chapter;

(C) On a public sidewalk or boulevard within any public right-of-way, except for the sidewalk on the east side of State Highway No. 25 between Fourth and Fifth Streets, provided that an operator may cross a public sidewalk, boulevard or other public right-of-way to obtain access to a street if such crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the sidewalk, boulevard or right-of-way and, provided further, that such operator yields the right-of-way to all pedestrians or vehicle traffic;

(D) On private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of such property;

(E) Upon any school grounds, except as permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities;

(F) On public property, playgrounds, parks and recreation areas;

(G) On streets as permitted by this chapter at a speed not exceeding 15 miles per hour within the limits of the city. However, in no event shall the rate of speed be greater than reasonable or proper under all of the surrounding circumstances;

(H) In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the personal property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto;

(I) While under the influence of alcoholic beverages or narcotics or drugs, as prohibited in state law;

(J) In such a manner so as to create loud, excessive, unnecessary or unusual noise or in any way which shall unduly disturb the peace and privacy of the residents of the city or in any manner create a public nuisance; and

(K) Without a lighted headlight and taillight.

(Ord. 169, passed 9-27-10) Penalty, see § 10.99