For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
OPERATE To be in or upon and in physical control of a snowmobile.
SNOWMOBILE Any motorized vehicle designed or adapted for travel primarily on snow or ice, steered by wheels, skis or runners, including such vehicles commonly referred to as "all-terrain vehicles."
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile upon any highway or street, sidewalk or other public property, or private property that is generally open to public use, unless said operation is otherwise permitted by other provisions of this chapter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile upon private property, easements or utility corridors, without the express written authorization of the owner thereof.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I.