NDAC 58-02-08-21
Rules of operation of a snowmobile
Cite as N.D. Admin. Code ยง 58-02-08-21
It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any snowmobile in the following ways which are
declared to be unsafe and a public nuisance:
1.
At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all the surrounding circumstances.
Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense.
2.
In a careless, reckless, or negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of
another or to cause injury or damage to such person or property. Any person who violates this
subsection is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
3.
While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug as defined in North Dakota Century
Code section 39-24.1-01, or a combination thereof. Any person who violates this subsection is
guilty of a noncriminal offense.
4.
Without a lighted headlamp and tail lamp when required for safety. Any person who violates
this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense.
5.
In any tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock. Any
person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense.
6.
Without a manufacturer-installed or equivalent muffler in good working order and connected to
the snowmobile exhaust system. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3
noncriminal offense.
7.
Upon any private land where the private land is posted by the owner or tenant prohibiting
trespassing. The name of the person posting the land must appear on each sign in legible
characters. The posted signs must be readable from the outside of the land and must be
placed conspicuously at a distance of not more than eight hundred eighty yards [804.68
meters] apart, provided further that as to land entirely enclosed by a fence or other enclosure,
posting of signs at or on all gates through the fence or enclosure constitutes a posting of all
the enclosed lands. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class B
misdemeanor.