§ 24-391. Snowmobile routes and trails designated.

(a)

Routes designated. Except as provided in Wis. Stats. §§ 350.02, 350.03 and 350.045, or for snowmobile events authorized in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 350.04, no person shall operate a snowmobile upon any public right-of-way, in any public park or on any other public municipal property in the village except upon snowmobile routes designated by resolution of the village board, a copy of which is on file with the village clerk/treasurer. Any village street, excluding Main Street, may be used as a most direct access route to or from the nearest marked trail or areas permitted for use, provided all other regulations are followed. Snowmobiles operated on designated snowmobile routes over public highways shall observe the rules of the road for motor vehicles set forth in Wis. Stats. ch. 346, which is adopted by reference and made a part of this article as if fully set forth in this article. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by such laws is required or prohibited by this article.

(b)

Trail markers. The chief of police is directed and authorized to procure, erect and maintain appropriate snowmobile route, trail and limit signs and markers as approved by the state department of natural resources under Wis. Stats. § 350.13. The chief of police shall have the power to declare the stated snowmobile routes and trails either open or closed.

(c)

Markers to be obeyed. No person shall fail to obey any route or trail sign, marker or limit erected in accordance with this section.

(d)

Operation in cemeteries. Snowmobiles are prohibited from operating in cemeteries within the village.

(Code 1989, § 10-3-6)