The definitions set forth in s. 350.01, W.S.A., shall apply in the interpretation
of and application of the terms of this chapter. In addition, the following
definitions not set forth therein shall apply:
DESIGNATED ROUTE
Such streets or rights-of-way across public or private property as
are designated from time to time by the Village Board for the operation of
snowmobiles.
HIGHWAY
Includes all public streets, alleys and other rights-of-way for public
travel.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Real estate owned or controlled by the state, the Village or some
other public or quasi-public corporation or entity, including but not limited
to Polk County and the Osceola School District.
ROADWAY
The traveled portion of a street, alley or other public right-of-way.
The intent of this chapter is to regulate the use of snowmobiles within
the corporate limits of the Village to promote the health, safety and welfare
of both the operators as well as of the citizens of the Village. In addition
to regulating usage of snowmobiles, this chapter shall restrict snowmobile
operation to certain routes of travel within the Village.
In its enforcement, this chapter shall be applied in a manner consistent
with chs. 341 to 348, W.S.A. In addition, it shall be administered in strict
conformity with ss. 350.02 to 350.05, 350.07 to 350.107, 350.11, 350.12, 350.13,
350.135, 350.15 to 350.17, 350.19 and 350.99, W.S.A.
To the extent that they may be deemed to be applicable to the operation
of a snowmobile in the Village, the provisions of chs. 341 to 348 and 350,
W.S.A., shall apply and are incorporated herein by reference.
No person shall leave or allow a snowmobile owned or operated by him
to remain unattended on any public highway or public property while the motor
is running or with the starting key left in the ignition.
No person shall operate a snowmobile upon any sidewalk, pedestrianway
or upon the area between the sidewalk and the curbline of any street in the
Village except for the purpose of crossing to obtain immediate access to an
authorized area of operation.
To the extent that under this chapter specific highways are designated,
such travel shall be subject to the following conditions.
A. Snowmobiles shall be operated on the extreme right side
of the roadway and travel with the flow of traffic.
B. Snowmobiles shall be operated in single file.
C. Snowmobile headlights and taillights shall be on at all
times.
D. Snowmobile operators shall yield the right-of-way to
other vehicular traffic and pedestrians.
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed severable, and it is
expressly declared that the Village Board would have passed the other provisions
of this chapter irrespective of whether or not one or more provisions may
be declared invalid. If any provision of this chapter or the application to
any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter
and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall
not be affected.