Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 75 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLES, AND SNOWMOBILES 4. “Snowmobile” means a motorized vehicle that weighs less than 1,000 pounds, that uses sled-type runners or skis, endless belt-type tread with a width of 48 inches or less, or any combination of runners, skis, or tread, and is designed for travel on snow or ice. “Snowmobile” does not include an all-terrain vehicle that has been altered or equipped with runners, skis, belt-type tracks, or treads. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.1) 75.03 GENERAL REGULATIONS. Persons operating an ATV or an off-road utility vehicle on a street or highway shall have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years of age, and must have financial liability coverage in effect for the vehicle and carry proof of such financial liability coverage in accordance with Section 321.20B of the Code of Iowa. An ATV and an off-road utility vehicle operated on a street or highway must have the equipment required by State law and shall not be operated on any street at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit with a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour. An ATV and an off-road utility vehicle shall display lighted headlamps as required by State law at all times while the vehicle is operated on a street or highway. No person shall operate an ATV, off-road motorcycle, or off-road utility vehicle within the City in violation of Chapter 321 or Chapter 321I of the Code of Iowa or a snowmobile within the City in violation of the provisions of Chapter 321G of the Code of Iowa or in violation of rules established by the Natural Resource Commission of the Department of Natural Resources governing their registration, equipment, and manner of operation. (Code of Iowa,Ch.321, Ch. 321G, and Ch. 321I) 75.04 OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES. The operators of snowmobiles shall comply with the following restrictions as to where snowmobiles may be operated within the City: 1. Streets. Snowmobiles shall be operated only upon streets that have not been plowed during the snow season and on such other streets as may be designated by resolution of the Council. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9(4)(a)) 2. Exceptions. Snowmobiles may be operated on prohibited streets only under the following circumstances: A. Emergencies. Snowmobiles may be operated on any street in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by conventional motor vehicles impractical. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9(4)(c)) B. Direct Crossing. Snowmobiles may make a direct crossing of a prohibited street provided all of the following occur: (1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; (2) The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the street; (3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all on-coming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard; and (4) In crossing a divided street, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such street with another street. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321G.9(2)) CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 604 -