SNOWMOBILES

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 18, ch. 494

in effect

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 494.10 Definitions.

494.10. - Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean: Operate. To ride in or on and control the operation of the snowmobile. Operator. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile. Owner. A person other than a lienholder having the property or title to a snowmobile entitled to use or possession thereof. Person. Any individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons whether incorporated or not. Roadway. That portion of a highway or street which is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel. Sidewalk. The portion of a street between the curblines, or the lateral lines of the roadway and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians. Snowmobile. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice or a natural terrain, steered by wheels, skis or runners. Street orhighway. The entire width between boundary lines of any way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public as a matter of right for the purposes of vehicular traffic. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 426.010)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 494.20 Where operation permitted.

494.20. - Where operation permitted. No person shall operate a snowmobile nor shall an owner permit his snowmobile to be operated in the city except as follows: (a) On public streets in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by automobile impossible. Such emergency is to be declared by resolution of the city council or by the chief of police acting as their agent. Any such operation may only be on the righthand side of such street or highway and in the same direction as the highway traffic. (b) On public streets when operated in a parade or other civic function authorized by the city council or chief of police. (c) On a public street or highway which has been closed by lawful order to vehicular traffic for the purpose of snowmobile operation. (d) On private property with the written consent of the owner. (e) On property under the jurisdiction of the board of park commissioners in accordance with the regulations set by ordinance of such board. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 426.020)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 494.30 Operation restricted.

494.30. - Operation restricted. (a) No snowmobile shall be operated on a public sidewalk except that a crossing may be made at approximately ninety (90) degrees to the direction of the sidewalk. The snowmobile must be brought to a complete stop before crossing, and the driver must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians. At no time shall any pedestrian be interfered with nor shall the operator fail to yield the right-of-way to such pedestrian. (b) No snowmobile shall be operated in a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of other persons. (c) No snowmobiles shall be operated during the hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. of the next day. (d) No snowmobile shall be operated unless it is registered as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 84.82. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 426.030; 90-Or-139, § 1, 5-11-90)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 494.60 Leaving snowmobile unattended.

494.60. - Leaving snowmobile unattended. Every person leaving a snowmobile in a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 426.060)

Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MICOOR_TIT18TRCO_CH494SNFetched: 11/2/2026