10.60.030 Manner of operation.
No person shall operate a snowmobile in the city except as hereafter provided.
(1) State Registration. No snowmobile shall be operated in the city unless registered pursuant to state law and unless the identifying number set forth in the registration is displayed on each side of the snowmobile.
(2) City Registration. No snowmobile shall be operated in the city unless registered by the clerk, the identification number as set forth in the city registration is displayed on the pennant provided and the registration fee of $5.00 has been paid to the clerk.
(3) Equipment. All snowmobiles shall be equipped with muffling devices, lights and other equipment required by state law or regulation.
(4) Traffic Code. Snowmobile operators shall observe all state and local traffic control regulations and devices.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321.256.
(5) Speed. Snowmobiles shall not be operated on streets at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour and on alleys in excess of 10 miles per hour nor at any time at a rate of speed greater than reasonable and proper under all existing circumstances.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.13(1).
(6) Careless Operation. No person shall operate a snowmobile in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage thereto.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.13(2).
(7) Intoxicated. No person shall operate a snowmobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics or habit-forming drugs.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.13(3).
(8) Lights. No person shall operate a snowmobile without a lighted headlight and taillight when required for safety.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.13(4).
(9) Unattended. No operator or owner shall leave or allow a snowmobile to be or remain unattended on public property while the motor is running or with keys in the ignition switch.
(10) Flag. No snowmobile shall be operated upon a street without displaying a flag with an area of not less than six by nine inches of fluorescent orange color on a staff holder to put such flag at least five and one-half feet above the surface of the street.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.13(9).
(11) A snowmobile may make a direct crossing of a prohibited street or highway provided:
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.9(2).
(a) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees 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 traveling way of the street or highway; and
(c) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard.
(12) Minors. No person under 16 years of age shall operate a snowmobile on or across a public street unless he has in his possession a valid safety certificate issued to him by the state conservation commission nor shall the owner or operator of any snowmobile having an engine rating of 300 cubic centimeters or more permit any person under 12 years of age to operate such a snowmobile at any time except when accompanied by a responsible person of at least 18 years of age.
(13) Hours of Operation Limited. No snowmobile shall be operated in the city between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except for emergency situations or for loading and unloading from a transport trailer.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.2.
(14) Thaw Ban. Snowmobiles shall not be operated during a publicized thaw ban in areas posted to prohibit such operation.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 321G.2.
(15) Single File. Snowmobiles shall be driven in a single file manner in the proper lane of traffic as close to the curb or edge of roadway as is possible under existing conditions.
(16) “Dead Man” Throttle. No snowmobile shall be operated within the city unless equipped with a “dead man” throttle which, when pressure is removed from the accelerator or throttle, causes the engine to be disengaged from the drive mechanism.
(17) Towing. No item shall be towed by a snowmobile unless coupled to said snowmobile by a rigid tow bar. [Code 1975 § 2.1-6.03.]