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Lakes, including the Paul Bunyan Trail . • Section 3. Recreational Motor Vehicle Operating Restrictions. It is unlawful for any person to operate a recreational motor vehicle as follows : A. On a public sidewalk or walkway provided or used for pedestrian travel , or to park a recreational motor vehicle on any public sidewalk. B. On private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or occupant of said property. C. On public school grounds , park property, skating rinks, sliding areas , cemetery, playgrounds or recreational areas without express permission to do so by the property public authority. Provided however , that the City Council may, by resolution, specifically permit use on City property, in which event the shortest route to and from areas so permitted shall be used. D. While the operator is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, as defined in Minnesota Statute 169 . 121 , which is hereby incorporated herein by reference . E . Upon any public street within the city limits of the City of Pequot Lakes at any speed in excess of 15 miles per hour , or in excess of 30 miles per hour on the Paul Bunyan Trail . F. In a careless , reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of another or cause injury or damage thereto. G. Towing any person or thing on a public street or `- highway except through the use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of an automobile . H. 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 . I . Chasing, running over , or killing an animal, wild or domestic . J. Without having such recreational motor vehicle registered as provided for in Minnesota Statues . Section 4. Ordinance Compliance. City traffic ordinances shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles and recreational motor vehicles upon street and highways , except for those relating to required equipment and speed and except those which by their nature have no application. Section 5. Street Crossings. A snowmobile or recreational motor vehicles may make a direct crossing of a street or highway provided: A. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and B. The snowmobile or recreational motor vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highway; and C. The operator yields the right-of-way to all pedestrians and oncoming traffic which constitutes an PAGE 2