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City of Seward, NE
Seward County
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(Neb. RS 60-6, 320 through 60-6, 346)
[Amended 4-1-1980 by Ord. No. 7-80]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SNOWMOBILE
A self-propelled motor vehicle designed to travel on snow or ice or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis or runners and propelled by a belt-driven track with or without steel cleats.
[Amended 4-1-1980 by Ord. No. 7-80; 2-2-2010 by Ord. No. 3-10]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile upon any street or highway within the corporate limits, or upon any public land owned by the municipality, except in an emergency. An "emergency" is defined as an unforeseen combination of circumstances and the resulting state that calls for immediate action. (Neb. RS 60-6, 335)
[Amended 4-1-1980 by Ord. No. 7-80]
It shall be deemed a misdemeanor for any person to allow a snowmobile, either owned or operated by him, to be operated:
A. 
At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under the surrounding circumstances.
B. 
In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger persons or property.
C. 
Without a lighted headlight and tail light when such would be required by conditions.
D. 
In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock.
E. 
Upon any private lands without first having obtained permission of the owner, lessee or operator of such lands.
F. 
While under the influence of alcoholic liquor or of any drug.[1]
(Neb. RS 60-6, 335; 60-6, 337)
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[Amended 4-1-1980 by Ord. No. 7-80]
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or possess any firearm, bow and arrow, or projectile device while operating or riding a snowmobile, unless such bow and arrow is enclosed in a carrying case, or such firearm or projectile device is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case; provided that this provision shall not apply to law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties. (Neb. RS 60-6, 342)
[Amended 4-1-1980 by Ord. No. 7-80]
Snowmobiles shall be prohibited from operation on the public lands owned by the municipality, except where allowed by resolution of the governing body. (Neb. RS 60-6, 338)
[Amended 10-6-1981 by Ord. No. 34-81]
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a minibike upon any street or highway within the corporate limits of the municipality. For purposes of this section, "minibike" shall mean a two-wheeled motor vehicle which has a total wheel and tire diameter of less than 14 inches or an engine rated capacity of less than 45 cubic centimeters displacement or any other two-wheeled motor vehicle primarily designed by the manufacturer for off-road use only. (Neb. RS 60-121; 60-6, 347 through 60-6, 350)