§ 14-69. Operation restricted in certain areas.

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

(1)

On the portion of any right of way of any city highway, street, road, trail or alley used for motor vehicle travel, except the most right-hand lane which is used for vehicle traffic in the same direction, except in passing a parked vehicle.

(2)

Within the right of way of any trunk, county state aid, or county highway between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, except on the right-hand side of such right-of-way and in the same direction as the highway traffic on the nearest lane of the roadway adjacent thereto.

(3)

Within the right-of-way of any interstate highway or freeway within the city.

(4)

On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel.

(5)

On boulevards within any public right of way.

(6)

On private property of another without specific written, dated permission of the owner or person in control of the property.

(7)

In any public park unless such park is posted with city signs specifically allowing the operation of snowmobiles therein, and setting forth the hours of the day that such operation shall be allowed, provided, however, that in the event such park is so posted, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within 100 feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with the use or endanger other persons or property. The council shall by resolution establish those parks or areas of parks where snowmobiles are allowed to operate, and the hours of operation within such parks.

(8)

On any other public place except as may be specifically permitted by ordinance.

(Code 1985, §§ 803.04, 803.06(C))