3.20.170 Operation by Youthful Operators Restricted

(a) PERSONS UNDER 12. No person under the age of 12 years may operate a snowmobile at any time, except when all of the following circumstances are present:

(1) Such person under the age of 12 years is operating a "toy" or child size snowmobile which has a governor control which prevents it from exceeding speeds of 8 miles per hour;

(2) the child is wearing a helmet;

(3) The child is at all times supervised by a parent, legal guardian or individual over the age of 18 years; and

(4) all other sections of this ordinance are being complied with.

(b) PERSONS UNDER 16. No person under the age of 16 years may operate a snowmobile unless the person is accompanied either by a parent or guardian or by a person over 18 years of age.

(c) PERSONS AGED 16 AND OLDER; SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CERTIFICATES AND PROGRAM.. No person who is at least 16 of age but younger than 19 years of age may operate a snowmobile unless he or she holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate.

(d) Any person who is required to hold a snowmobile safety certificate while operating a snowmobile shall carry a certificate on the snowmobile and shall display the certificate to a law enforcement officer on request. Persons enrolled in a safety certification program approved by the Department may operate a snowmobile in an area designated by the instructor.