STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
SECTION I – TITLE AND PURPOSE
The title of this ordinance is the Town of ________ Snowmobile Access Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize persons to travel by snowmobile on highways within the town from [residences or lodging establishments select one or both] within the town to the nearest snowmobile route or trail and to prescribe penalties for violations.
SECTION II - AUTHORITY
The town board has the specific authority to adopt this Snowmobile Route Ordinance under
s. 350.18, Wis. stats. [and if applicable, and general authority under its village powers under
s. 60.22, Wis. stats.]
SECTION III - SUBDIVISION AND NUMBERING OF THIS ORDINANCE
This ordinance is divided into sections designated by uppercase Roman numerals. Sections may be divided into subsections designated by uppercase letters. Subsections may be divided into paragraphs designated by numbers. Paragraphs may be divided into subdivisions designated by lowercase letters. Subdivisions may be divided into subdivision paragraphs designated by lowercase Roman numerals. Reference to a “section,” “subsection,” “paragraph,” or “subdivision” includes all divisions of the referenced section, subsection, paragraph, or subdivision.
SECTION IV - AUTHORIZATION AND CONDITIONS
A. In this section “highways within the town” means [select one all highways within the town, [select one except/including state and county highways
or all of the following designated highways [and parts of highways if applicable] in the town:
1. specifically list and describe highways here]
C. Residents of the town and their guests and registered guests of lodging establishments in the town are authorized to operate snowmobiles on highways within the town that are not not designated as snowmobile routes for the sole purpose of accessing the snowmobile route or snowmobile trail nearest the resident's residence or registered guest's place of lodging by way of the shortest available route from the residence or lodging establishment to the nearest snowmobile route or trail.
C. A person operating a snowmobile on highways within the town as authorized in subsection B may operate the snowmobile [select one upon the roadway and shoulder of the highway or only upon the shoulder of the highway].
D. A person operating a snowmobile on highways within the town as authorized in subsection B shall do all of the following [as applicable]:
1. Observe speed limits applicable to the travelled highway.
2. Operate the snowmobile on the extreme right side of the roadway and travel with the flow of traffic.
3. Not operate the snowmobile abreast of another snowmobile or other vehicle travelling in the same direction except when being overtaken and passed by another vehicle. When riding with more than one snowmobiler, the snowmobiles shall be operated in single file and passing is not permitted.
4. Operate the snowmobile's headlight and taillight at all times.
5. Any other conditions.
E. Except as provided in this section, no person may operate a snowmobile on highways within this town, except as provided in chapter 350, Wis. stats., which is adopted and incorporated by reference.*
SECTION V - ENFORCEMENT
This ordinance may be enforced by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
SECTION VI - PENALTIES
The penalties under
s. 350.11, Wis. stats., are adopted and incorporated by reference.
SECTION VII - SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION VIII - EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance is effective on publication or posting.
The town clerk shall properly publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats., and mail a copy to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and to the _____________________ [all law enforcement agencies exercising jurisdiction in the town], as required under s.
350.047, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: This form is complementary to the 350.18 * Snowmobile Routes Ordinance and towns may wish to adapt both or Section IV of this form may be adapted for inclusion as part of a Snowmobile Routes Ordinance. See:
