Chapter 7.20
SNOWMACHINES AND ALL-PURPOSE VEHICLES 1
Sections:
7.20.030 Use of snowmachines and all-purpose vehicles.
7.20.050 Driver’s license requirement.
7.20.055 Operation in designated areas.
Prior legislation: Ord. 72-5.
7.20.010 Compliance with State law.
Repealed by Ord. 13-40. [Code 1967 § 12-400.1].
7.20.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:
“All-purpose vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross-country travel on land and water, or on more than one type of terrain, and steered by wheels, treads, skis, or any combination thereof, including vehicles that operate on a cushion of air, vehicles commonly known as all-terrain vehicles, all-season vehicles, and utility terrain vehicles.
“Snowmachine” means a self-propelled vehicle primarily designed or altered for travel on snow or ice when supported in part by skis, belts, or cleats.
“Street” and “alley” mean any street, highway, or alley from property line to property line, officially classified by the City as a “local arterial” on its official street and highway plan. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021. Code 1967 § 12-400.2].
7.20.030 Use of snowmachines and all-purpose vehicles.
No person shall drive, operate, stop or move a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle:
a. Upon a sidewalk, alley, street, right-of-way, or highway except:
1. To cross, provided the crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the roadway at a place where no obstruction prohibits a quick and safe crossing, and the snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way, and the driver yields the right-of-way to oncoming traffic; and
2. When operated on a path or shoulder adjacent to the roadway provided it is driven six feet or more from the extreme edge of the roadway; and
3. When the snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle is a government-operated vehicle used for official business.
b. In or upon a park or other City-owned property, except:
1. In areas as provided in this chapter, which are designated as snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle areas;
2. When the snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle is a government-operated vehicle used for official business.
c. On private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or authorized occupant of the property;
d. In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger or likely to endanger the safety of any person or property of any other person;
e. While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics or drugs;
f. Within 100 feet of any established skating rink, sliding area, skiing area or any location where the operation of a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle would conflict with the use of the area for the intended purpose thereof, or endanger other persons or property;
g. To intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal;
h. Without having such snowmachine registered as provided for in AS 28.39;
i. While transporting weapons or other instruments used to hunt in other than unloaded and enclosed conditions;
j. Operate or ride on a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle without wearing a properly fitted full coverage crash helmet which has Snell Foundation Z-90.1 or equivalent rating and such rating shall be affixed to and protected from mutilation in or on the helmet. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021; Ord. 13-17(S) § 15, 2013. Code 1967 § 12-400.3].
7.20.040 Time restriction.
No person shall drive, operate, stop or move a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle within the City limits after 10:00 p.m., nor before 8:00 a.m., except that this section shall not apply to an employee or an authorized officer of a municipal or State law enforcement agency while in the performance of official duties. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021. Code 1967 § 12-400.4].
7.20.050 Driver’s license requirement.
A driver or operator of a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle shall be required to have a valid current motor vehicle operator’s license or permit, or be accompanied by a person having such valid license, while operating a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle in or upon a park or other City-owned property in the City. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021. Code 1967 § 12-400.5].
7.20.055 Operation in designated areas.
Snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle operation may be permitted in or upon a park or other City-owned property when all or part of the property is designated by the City Manager and approved by the City Council as a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle area. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021. Code 1967 § 12-400.6].
7.20.060 Towing.
No person shall operate a snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle while towing a sled, toboggan or other object, nor any person riding on same unless such sled, toboggan or other object is attached to the snowmachine or all-purpose vehicle by a rigid bar, and the towed object shall be equipped with a red reflector on each side of rear. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021. Code 1967 § 12-400.7].
7.20.070 Exceptions.
Upon recommendation by the City Manager and approved by the City Council controlled special events may be excepted from specific portions of this chapter, when satisfactory evidence is shown that the public health, safety and welfare are protected. [Ord. 21-33 § 1, 2021. Code 1967 § 12-400.8].
7.20.080 Violation – Penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 13-40. [Code 1967 § 12-400.9].
For statutory provisions authorizing the regulation of snow vehicles, see AS 29.35.210.