[Added 11-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-12[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that it will remain in effect for one year unless amended prior to that time by the Common Council to remove the sunset clause.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV)
An engine-driven device which has a net weight of 900 pounds or less, which is originally manufactured with a width of 50 inches or less, which is equipped with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and which is designed by the manufacturer to travel on three or more low-pressure tires.
UTILITY-TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV)
Designed to be used primarily off highway and was originally manufactured and otherwise complies with the regulations stated in W.S.A. s. 23.33(1)(ng).
The purpose of this chapter is to establish routes for the safe operation of ATVs and UTVs within the City of Rice Lake.
[Amended 6-26-2018 by Ord. No. 18-07; 9-8-2020 by Ord. No. 20-09]
The operation of ATVs and UTVs is allowed on all City streets except the following:
A. 
Main Street, from its intersection with Knapp Street on the north, south to the south City limits.
B. 
South access from its intersection with Main Street on the east, west to the City limits.
C. 
West Knapp Street, from its intersection with Main Street on the east, west to the west City limits.
D. 
Hammond Avenue, from its intersection with West Knapp Street on the south, north to the north City limits.
E. 
Haugen Avenue, from its intersection with Hammond Avenue on the south, north to the north City limits.
A. 
All streets approved and designated by the Common Council shall be signed by the Community Services Department. Such signage shall be in accordance with Sections NR 64.12 and 64.12(7)c, Wis. Adm. Code.
B. 
No person may intentionally remove, damage, deface, move or obstruct any route sign.
C. 
The Chief of Police shall have the power to declare the stated ATV and UTV routes either open or closed.
[Amended 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 20-10]
ATVs and UTVs may be operated along City streets and alleys, except on streets prohibited in Rice Lake Code § 245-83, under the rules and regulations contained in Wisconsin Statutes s. 23.33, as amended from time to time, and the following:
A. 
All operators shall be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
B. 
Every owner of any ATV or UTV shall carry liability insurance on ATVs or UTVs operating within the City or be able to show proof of financial responsibility in the event of any accident with said ATV or UTV.
C. 
ATVs and UTVs shall not be operated at speeds in excess of the posted speed limit, but in no circumstances are speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour allowed.
D. 
ATVs and UTVs shall be operated in single file and shall not be operated side by side.
E. 
Any violation of this article for which penalties are not found in Wisconsin Statutes s. 23.33(13)(a) shall carry forfeitures as designated under § 1-20 of the Rice Lake Code of Ordinances.