City Council Ordinance 685ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION AND USE OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES WITHIN T14E CITY OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF
9-3-1:
Purpose and Intent
9-3-2:
Definitions
9-3-3:
Permitted Operation of a Recreational Motor Vehicle
9-3-4:
Restrictions of Recreation Motor Vehicles
9-3-5:
Designation of Public Areas for Use
9-3-6:
Minimum Equipment Requirements
9-3-7:
Compliance
9-3-8:
Violation
9-3-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this ordinance is to provide
reasonable regulations for the use of recreational motor vehicles on public and
private property in the City of Monticello. It is intended to protect life, property,
and to prevent public nuisances. No section hereafter shall be construed to
minimize regulations set forth in Minnesota, State Statutes 168 (Motor Vehicle
Registration), 169 (Motor Vehicle Operation), (Driver License Regulations), and
84.8 (Snowmobile Regulations).
9-3-2: DEFINITION:
ALL -TERRAIN VECHICLE: "All -terrain vehicle" or "vehicle" has the meaning
given in State Statutes 84.92, sub. 8.
CLASS I ATV: means an ATV that has a total dry weight of less than 900
pounds.
CLASS 2 ATV: means an ATV that has a total dry weight of 900-1,500 pounds.
DRIVER -OPERATOR: "Driver -Operator" means every person who drives or
operates and is in actual physical control of a recreational vehicle.
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MOTORIZED GOLF CART: a vehicle usually three or four wheeled, which is
self-propelled and is designed to be used to provide transportation on a golf
course.
OWNER: "Owner" means a person, other than a lien bolder, having the property
in or title to a recreational motor vehicle entitled to the use or possession thereof.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE (RMV): means a self-propelled vehicle
designed for travel on snow, ice, or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis or
runners. Snowmobiles, Class I ATV, Class 2 ATV, UTV, golf carts, go-carts,
mini -bikes, dune buggies, and trail bikes are all RMVs.
SNOWMOBILE: "Snowmobile" means a self-propelled vehicle designed for
travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners.
9-3-3: PERMITTED OPERATION OF A RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE: The
following recreational motor vehicles shall be specifically permitted:
(A) Class 2 ATVs and snowmobiles may be operated for general recreational
use as a direct route for access to and from the operator's residence for the
purpose of entering or leaving the city.
(B) Class 2 ATV may operate on the extreme right hand side of the right-of-
way of streets, roadways, or alleys that are used for other public motor
vehicular travel and that are under the jurisdiction of the city and follow
all regulations described in Minnesota Statute 84.928, subd. 1.
(C) Snowmobiles may operate on the extreme right hand side of the right-of-
way streets, roadways, or alleys that are used for other public motor
vehicular travel and that are under the jurisdiction of the city and follow
all regulations described in Minnesota Statute 84.87, subd. L
(D) Owner -Operator must present proof of registration of the Class 2 ATV if
such registration is required by Minnesota Statute Section 84.922.
(E) Owner -Operator must hold valid insurance complying with Minnesota
Statutes 65B.48,, subd. 5.
(F) Class 2 ATVs and snowmobiles shall obey all city and state traffic laws
when operating vehicles on city streets.
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9-3-4: RESTRICTIONS OF RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES: Recreational
motor vehicles shall not be allowed, except as specifically permitted in this
ordinance. It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate any recreational motor
vehicle as listed:
(A) Class 2 ATVs and Snowmobiles may operate with the following
restrictions:
1. Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. within three hundred feet
(300') of a residence, except that on Friday and Saturday nights and
evenings preceding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's the
hours shall be I a.m. to 7 a.m.
2. At a rate of speed greater than reasonable, prudent, or proper under all
the surrounding circumstances but in no case exceeding 15 mph for
snowmobiles and 20 mph for Class 2 ATV.
3. On publicly owned land, including school, city street, park property,
playgrounds or recreation areas nor on any sidewalks or pathways in
the City of Monticello provided for pedestrian and/or bicycle travel.
4. At any place in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to
endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property or to cause
injury or damage thereto.
On private property or another without specific pen-nission of the
owner or person in control of the property.
6. While under the influence of alcohol or drugs as defined in Minnesota
Statute Section 169A.20, as it may be amended from time to time.
7. So as to intentionally chase, run over, or kill any animal.
8. On any roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any city trunk,
county state -aid, or county highway in the city, except as provided in
this ordinance, nor shall operation on any such highway be permitted
where the roadway directly abuts a public sidewalk or walkway.
9. Without headlight and taillight lighted at all times if the vehicle is
equipped with headlight and taillight.
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(B) All other Recreational Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to, Class
I ATVs, motorized golf carts, go-carts, mini -bikes, dune buggies, and
utility task vehicles, are not permitted on any city street, county or state
highway, sidewalk, pathway, trail, recreational area, or any other public
area, nor on any private property of another without permission to do so
by the owner or said property.
9-3-5: DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC AREAS FOR USE: The City Council may
designate areas for use of recreational motor vehicles by approval of a majority of
the members of the Council upon public notice being given.
(A) Standard mufflers shall be property attached and in constant operation to
reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for
operation. No person shall use a muffler cutout, by-pass, straight pip, or
similar device on a recreational motor vehicle motor. The exhaust system
shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound.
(B) Brakes shall be adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold
under any conditions of operation.
(C) At least one clear lamp shall be attached to the front with sufficient
intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet
ahead during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.
The head lamp shall be so that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes
of an oncoming vehicle operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one
red tail lamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to
exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear
during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. This
equipment shall be required and shall be in operating condition when the
vehicle is operated between the hours of one-half hour after sunset and
one-half hour before sunrise, or at times of reduced visibility.
(D) Snowmobiles require reflective material at least sixteen (16) square inches
oil each side, forward of the handlebars, so as to reflect a beam of light at a
ninety (90) degree angle.
(E) Helmet and seat belts required
A person less than 18 years of age shall not ride as a passenger or as an
operator of a recreational vehicle regulated herein on public land,
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public waters, or on a public road right-of-way unless wearing a safety
helmet approved by the commissioner of Public Safety.
2. A person less than 18 years of age shall not ride as a passenger or as an
operator of a vehicle regulated herein without wearing a seat belt when
such seat belt has been provided by the manufacturer.
9-3-7: COMPLIANCE: It is unlawful for owner -operator to permit a recreational motor
vehicle contrary to the provisions of this ordinance.
9-3-8: VIOLATION: Any person violating any provision of this ordinance is guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished not more than the maximum
penalty for a misdemeanor as prescribed by state law.
APPROVED FOR PURL ICATION by the City Council of Monticello, Minnesota, this 27'h day
of November, 2017
CITY OF MONTICELLO
I§rian Stumpf, M"ayk
LIUMN
Jeff O'�ei-ity Administrator
VOTING IN FAVOR: Davidson, Fair, Gabler, Hilgart, and Stumpf
VOTING IN OPPOSITION: None
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