Glasgow Regulation of All-Terrain Vehicles; Permit Procedure ordinance (§ 340.110)

A. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle upon the highways of this City except as follows:

1. All-terrain vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation.

2. All-terrain vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use.

3. All terrain vehicles whose operators carry a special permit issued by the Clerk of the Municipal Court.

4. All-terrain vehicles which are a part of a parade or other permitted organized activity along and on the parade route or activity path.

5. All-terrain vehicles which are licensed as a motor vehicle by the Missouri Department of Revenue and bear a standard vehicle license plate.

B. No operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger, except that after August 28, 2004, one (1) passenger may be transported if the all-terrain vehicle is properly equipped to safely carry a passenger.

C. No operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall operate any such vehicle upon the streets and highways of this City pursuant to this Section unless they have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license.

D. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle:

1. On private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or occupant of said property.

2. On public school ground, park property, playground, and recreational areas without express provision or permission to do so by the proper public authority.

3. In any careless, reckless or negligent way as to endanger the person or property of another.

4. While under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance.

5. In a manner so as to create a loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise so as to disturb or interfere with the peace and quiet of another person or to the annoyance of any other person.

6. Without a securely fastened safety helmet on the head of an individual who operates an all- terrain vehicle or who is being towed or otherwise propelled by an all-terrain vehicle unless the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

7. Within any stream or river in this City, except that all-terrain vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which an all-terrain vehicle owner owns or has permission to be upon.

8. After sunset and before sunrise of the following day, except as may be allowed by special permit for special business purposes such as clearing snow.

9. Without proof of liability insurance on the all-terrain vehicle in the minimum amount required by law for automobiles.

E. Equipment required:

1. The all-terrain vehicle must be equipped with a dual seal beam headlight system in operating condition.

2. The all-terrain vehicles must have two (2) reflectors in addition to two (2) working taillights.

3. The all-terrain vehicle must have mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation to the minimum noise necessary for operating the all-terrain vehicle.

4. An exhaust pipe.

5. Adequate brakes in good working condition.

6. A bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, shall be attached to the rear of the all-terrain vehicle when operated on a highway. The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less than thirty (30) square inches and shall be dayglow in color.

7. An equilateral triangular emblem, to be mounted on the rear of the all-terrain vehicle at least two (2) feet above the roadway surface when operated on the highway. The emblem shall be constructed of substantial material with a fluorescent yellow-orange finish and a reflective, red border at least one (1) inch in width. Each side of the emblem shall measure at least ten (10) inches and shall not obstruct the taillights.

F. Traffic Regulations. Each person operating an all-terrain vehicle shall strictly observe all traffic signs and signals and all of the traffic rules and regulations applicable thereto, and shall obey the orders and directions of any Police Officer of the City authorized to direct or regulate traffic. The operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry on the vehicle or on the person of the operator both proof of insurance on the all-terrain vehicle and the permit issued by the City, if applicable.

G. All-terrain vehicles shall be operated with their headlights on at all times and within the speed limits of the City; provided, however, no all-terrain vehicle shall be operated at a speed in excess of thirty (30) miles per hour.

H. Special Permit And Fee For All-Terrain Vehicles. On or before the first day of April of each year, all owners of all-terrain vehicles who want to drive the all-terrain vehicles on the highways within the City shall procure a permit for such all-terrain vehicle upon completing a form prepared by the City. The Clerk of the Municipal Court shall issue a permit to such owner upon payment of a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) and upon providing proof of insurance on the all-terrain vehicle and after showing compliance with equipment requirements.

1. The permit shall be carried by the operator of the all-terrain vehicle at all times when operating the all-terrain vehicle.

2. This permit may be revoked or suspended by the Municipal Judge in addition to other penalties for violation of any City ordinance or City Code Section regulating the use of all-terrain vehicles on highways within the City limits.

I. Any person found in violation of this Section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00).