An ordinance regulating and controlling the use of snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles
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Ordinance No. 16-2 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE USE OF SNOWMOBILES AND ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES The City Council of the City of Mazeppa ordains: Section 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this ordinance, the terms defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them. (a) “Person” includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the State and its agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not. (b) “Snowmobile” means a self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice, steered by skis or runners. (c) “All Terrain Vehicle” or “ATV” refers to “trail bikes”, “mini bikes”, amphibious vehicles, and similar devices other than snowmobiles used at least partially for travel on natural terrain but not “special mobile equipment” defined in Minnesota Statute Sec. 168.011, Subd. 22. (d) “Owner” means a person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a snowmobile or ATV, entitled to the use or possession thereof. (e) “Operate” means to ride in or on and control the operation of a snowmobile or ATV. (f) “Operator” means every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile or ATV. (g) “Dead Man Throttle” or “Safety Throttle” means a device which, when pressure is removed form the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism. (h) “Natural Terrain” means areas other than roadways or driveways (private or public), parking lots, and other areas the surface of which has been intentionally modified for motor vehicle operation thereon. Section 2. Except as herein specifically permitted and authorized, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile or all terrain vehicle not licensed as a motor vehicle within the limits of the City of Mazeppa: (a) On the portion of any right-of-way of any public highway street, road, trail, 104
or alley used for motor vehicle travel, except that a snowmobile may operate upon the most right hand lane of a municipal street or alley and may in passing or making a left turn operate on other lanes which are used for vehicle traffic in the same direction, for purposes of going to or returning from a non-highway area of permissible operation, by the most direct route. Snowmobiles may also be operated upon the ditch bottom or the outside bank of trunk, county state-aid, and county highways where such highways are so configured within the corporate limits. (b) On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel. (c) On boulevards within any public right-of-way. (d) On private property of another without specific permission of the owner or person in control of said property. (e) On public school grounds, park property, playgrounds, and recreational areas without express provision or permission to do so by the proper public authority. (f) On any other public place except as may be specifically permitted by other provisions of the City ordinances. Section 3. A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a street or highway, except an interstate highway or freeway provided: (a) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90° to the direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing. (b) The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way. (c) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard. (d) In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such street or highway with another public street or highway. (e) 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. 105
Section 4. City traffic ordinances shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, except for those relating to required equipment, and except those which by their nature have no application.
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time it was operated contrary to this section. The provisions of this subdivision do not prohibit or limit the prosecution of a snowmobile operator for violating any of the sections referred to in this subdivision.
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Section 9. Every person leaving a snowmobile or ATV on a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key, and take the same with him. Section 10. Notwithstanding any prohibition in this ordinance, a snowmobile may be operated on a public thoroughfare in an emergency during the period of time when, and at locations where, snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical. Section 11. It is unlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over, or kill any animal with a snowmobile or ATV. Section 12. A violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor as such term is defined in Minnesota Statutes Sec. 609.02. 108
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