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CHAPTER 1 - TRAFFIC CODE AND REGULATIONS#
6-1-1: - TRAFFIC CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:#
Except insofar as the application thereof is clearly impractical or inappropriate, in view of the context of purposes or penalty as provided, all of the definitions, requirements, regulations, prohibitions, provisions and sections of the Utah traffic code (title 41), as amended, are hereby adopted by the city. Any and all violations thereof shall be considered violations of this chapter and each such violation shall subject the violator thereof to penalty provisions under this chapter if proceeded hereunder.
(1985 Code § 12-1-1; amd. 2001 Code)
6-1-2: - MOTOR VEHICLE DEFINED:#
The words "motor vehicle", as used in this title, shall be defined as every self-propelled device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported.
(1985 Code § 12-1-6)
6-1-3: - DRIVING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:#
A.
Approving Authority: The approving authority shall be invested in city administration and staff for any changes to Riverdale City traffic regulations and shall be consistent with the state traffic code referenced in this code.
B.
Proper Lookout Required: No person shall drive a motor vehicle within the corporate limits of the city in such manner as to endanger life or property by failing to keep a safe and proper lookout for other traffic, objects or persons.
C.
Reasonable Care Required When Driving: It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle without the care and caution of a reasonable, prudent person under the circumstances then and there existing, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
D.
Use of Compression Release Engine Braking Systems or "Jake Brakes" Restricted: It is unlawful for any person to use, operate or engage any compression release engine braking system within the city which is designed to slow the speed of a vehicle by turning the engine into an air compressor (commonly referred to as a Jacobs brake, jake brake, engine brake or compression brake). The use of such devices is allowed in emergency situations or when the operator of the vehicle needs it for safe operation. Firetrucks and other emergency vehicles shall be exempt from the prohibitions of this subsection.
E.
Penalty: Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction; and upon conviction, such person shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
(Ord. 804, 4-3-2012; Ord. No. 1006, § 1, 4-21-2026)
6-1-4: - PENALTY:#
Any person violating any provision of this title, unless otherwise specifically designated, shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
(1985 Code § 12-1-7; amd. 2001 Code)
CHAPTER 2 - OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PARKS#
6-2-1: - DEFINITIONS:#
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTER: A self-propelled device with at least two (2) wheels in contact with the ground, a braking system capable of stopping the unit under typical operating conditions, a gas or electric motor not exceeding forty (40) cubic centimeters, a deck designed for a person to stand while operating the device, and the ability to be propelled by human power alone.
PUBLIC PARK: Any real property owned or operated by the city of Riverdale for any recreation purpose.
(1985 Code § 12-2-1; amd. 2001 Code)
6-2-2: - VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PARKS:#
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle upon any public park within the city except in the following cases: A.
Upon roadways and parking areas, hard surfaced, or designated for motor vehicle operation.
B.
By a city employee in the course of his employment.
C.
By a person having in his possession written authority signed by a city officer or employee.
(1985 Code § 12-2-2)
6-2-3: - YOUTHFUL CITIZENS OPERATING MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTERS:#
A person younger than sixteen (16) years of age may operate a motor assisted scooter (using the motor) on a two (2) lane city street with a posted speed limit of no more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour when the operator is within fifty feet (50') of his or her parent or guardian. The motor assisted scooter shall be subject to the provisions for bicycles, mopeds or motor-driven cycles found in Utah Code Annotated title 41, chapter 6.
(1985 Code § 12-2-3)
6-2-4: - PENALTY:#
Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. The parent or guardian of a person younger than sixteen (16) years of age are each jointly and severally responsible with the minor for violation of this chapter.
(1985 Code § 12-2-4; amd. 2001 Code)
CHAPTER 3 - IMPOUNDING OF MOTOR VEHICLES#
6-3-1: - AUTHORITY TO IMPOUND; NUISANCE ABATEMENT:#
Every police officer of the city is authorized summarily to seize and take possession of every abandoned and/or illegally parked or operated vehicle, without a warrant, wherever found, by removing or causing such vehicle to be removed and impounded in any authorized vehicle pound. Every police officer of the city is also further authorized to seize and take possession of any vehicle which is being operated upon the public streets of the city with improper registration, registration that has been expired for more than three (3) months, or registration that is suspended or revoked. A police officer may also impound a vehicle which he has good reason to believe has been stolen, or on which any motor number, manufacturer's number or identification mark has been defaced, altered or obliterated. Additionally, if the vehicle being impounded has an attached trailer, the trailer may also be seized to transport the vehicle. Every police officer so impounding a vehicle shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, make written report thereof to the police chief, specifying the manufacturer's trade name and model of the impounded vehicle, its license and motor number, the time and place where the vehicle was taken and impounded, and the cause of impounding. The vehicle used to impound the vehicle in violation shall meet the standards of the department of public safety and the motor safety carrier act.
(Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-3-2: - RECLAIMING OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES; FEE:#
The owner of an impounded vehicle may reclaim and obtain the release thereof upon and only upon full compliance with the following conditions precedent: A.
Identity; Proof of Ownership: He shall furnish to the police chief or his authorized representative, satisfactory evidence of his identity and his ownership of said vehicle.
B.
Service Fee: He shall pay to the city an impound service fee, which fee is hereby levied upon the impounding of every such vehicle. Said sum is hereby determined to be the reasonable cost of impounding a vehicle.
C.
Storage Costs and Expenses: He shall pay to the city all of its storage costs and expenses incident to storing the vehicle in the authorized vehicle pound and to giving notice of the impounding thereof as hereinafter provided. In cases where a vehicle has been impounded pursuant to this chapter as originally adopted or as amended, in a vehicle pound maintained and operated by the city, he shall pay to the city storage charges, which charges are hereby determined to be the reasonable cost for storing and keeping an impounded vehicle by the city.
D.
Promise to Appear for Criminal Charge: If a criminal charge is made against the owner of such vehicle for the illegal parking thereof or for the operation thereof while said vehicle is improperly registered or without proper license plates, he shall sign a written promise to appear at a time certain, as fixed by the police chief, to answer such charge, or, if required by the police chief, or his representative, shall post bail to secure such appearance. It is specifically provided, however, that if the owner of said vehicle resides outside of the county, the posting of bail, as fixed by the justice court judge or any bail commissioner having jurisdiction thereof, to answer such charge, shall be required before such vehicle is released.
E.
Order of Release: He shall obtain the written order of the police chief or his representative, directing the release of the vehicle by the pound keeper, and upon receiving the vehicle he shall execute a written receipt therefor.
F.
Improperly Registered, Stolen Vehicles: In cases where a vehicle has been impounded, as hereinafter provided, by reason of the vehicle having been improperly registered or stolen, or by reason of the obliteration of motor or manufacturer's numbers or identification marks, such vehicle shall not be released, in any event, until the requirements of Utah Code Annotated sections 41-1a-1101 and 41-1a-1102, shall have been satisfied, or until such release has been specifically authorized by the motor vehicle division of the state tax commission.
(1985 Code § 12-3-2; amd. 2001 Code; Ord. 815, 9-25-2012; Ord. 826, 11-20-2012)
6-3-3: - FEES AND STORAGE CHARGES; WAIVER; LIEN:#
A.
Waiver: If, upon the reclaiming of an impounded vehicle by the owner thereof, it shall be made to appear to the police chief by evidence satisfactory to him that the said vehicle was stolen from the owner thereof and that the owner is not responsible for the cause for which such vehicle was impounded, the police chief may waive the impounding fee, and, if said vehicle has been kept and stored in a pound maintained by the city itself, the storage charges assessed against said vehicle.
B.
Fee and Expense a Lien: The impounding fee levied hereby and all storage charges and all costs and expenses incident to the giving of notice of impounding and to the sale of said vehicle as herein provided shall be a lien upon the impounded vehicle, which lien may be summarily foreclosed in the manner hereinafter provided.
(1985 Code § 12-3-4; Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-3-4: - NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING:#
A.
Required: If the owner of an impounded vehicle fails to appear and reclaim it as hereinbefore provided within five (5) days after it is impounded, the police chief shall send to the registered owner thereof, and to every owner of legal title thereto or lienholder thereon, as disclosed by the records of the motor vehicle division of the state tax commission, a written notice of the impounding of such vehicle and shall state that unless the vehicle is reclaimed within thirty (30) days of the date of giving notice it will be deemed to be abandoned and will be sold by the police chief in accordance with the ordinances of the city. The notice shall be sent by the United States registered mail, directed to the persons to be notified at their last known addresses as disclosed by the records of the state tax commission as aforesaid. If the police chief is unable to ascertain the name or address of any person having an interest in the impounded vehicle, such notice shall, in lieu of mailing by registered mail as aforesaid, be published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the city, and copies thereof shall be mailed to such person or persons as the police chief may have reason to believe have or claim some right, title or interest in said vehicle at their last post office address according to the information, if any, received by the police chief from sources other than the records of the state tax commission aforesaid.
B.
Form of Notice:
1.
The notice required by subsection A of this section may be substantially in the following form:
Notice of Impounding and of Intention to Sell Vehicle
To _______________, the owner or owners, and to all other persons claiming any right, title or interest in the vehicle hereinafter described:
Take notice that on the ______day of _______, ______, the following described vehicle, to-wit: Make and
body type: Year
model: License
number: Motor
number:
was parked on a public street of the city of Riverdale, Utah, in violation of (specifying the ordinance or statute violated), or, as the case may be, was operated with improper registration, or was found with the motor number defaced, and was on that date impounded by the city of Riverdale pursuant to Riverdale Municipal Code title 6, chapter 3.
Said vehicle may be reclaimed as provided in Riverdale Municipal Code title 6, chapter 3 upon application at the office of the police chief, city of Riverdale police department, Riverdale, Utah. If not so reclaimed within thirty (30) days of the mailing (or publication, as the case may be) of this notice, said vehicle will be deemed abandoned, and will be sold at public auction by the city of Riverdale.
Dated: ___ CITY OF RIVERDALE
BY: ___ Police Chief
2.
If the police chief has not received, within five (5) days of the impounding of such vehicle, information regarding the ownership and claimants of the ownership of such vehicle, he shall note that fact upon the record of impounding kept by him as hereinafter provided, and in such case the notice may be directed generally to "any person claiming any interest in the following vehicle".
C.
Proof of Notice: Proof by affidavit of the giving of notice of impounding as hereinbefore provided shall be made in duplicate and preserved with the record of impounding hereinafter provided.
(1985 Code § 12-3-7; Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-3-5: - SALE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES:#
A.
Authority; Notice; Sale:
1.
If any vehicle impounded as hereinbefore provided is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice as aforesaid, it shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the owner thereof. At the expiration of which period of time, the police chief shall advertise such vehicle for sale and sell the same at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. Such advertisement shall be by publication of a notice of sale at least once, not less than seven (7) nor more than fourteen (14) days prior to the time fixed for the sale in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city, and by publicly posting a notice of such sale for not less than seven (7) nor more than fourteen (14) days prior thereto, as follows: one copy at the front door of the city office building; one copy at some other public place in the city to be selected by the police chief; and one copy at the entrance to the vehicle pound where said vehicle is stored. The police chief, in his discretion, may further advertise said sale by further notice of advertisement in a newspaper by him deemed to be most likely to give notice to prospective purchasers; provided, that the cost of such additional advertisement does not exceed five dollars ($5.00), but such additional notice is not required.
2.
The notice of sale shall describe the vehicle by manufacturer's trade name or make, body type, year, model, if known, and motor and license numbers, if any, and shall specify the time and place of sale, which shall be within the corporate limits of the city. A copy of the notice of sale shall be mailed to the owner of said vehicle, if known, at their last known address, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of said sale.
3.
At the time and place fixed for the sale, the police chief shall offer for sale and sell the said vehicle at public auction to the highest bidder for cash.
4.
At such sale, the city may bid upon and purchase said vehicle. If the city becomes the purchaser at such sale, it may credit upon the purchase price the pound service fee, the storage costs and charges incident to the impounding of the vehicle, and its costs and expenses incident to the making of such sale. If the vehicle is not sold to another purchaser, as hereinbefore provided, the police chief shall strike off and sell the same to the city for the amount of such service fee, storage costs, charges and expenses.
B.
Certificate of Sale: Upon consummation of the sale and receipt of the purchase price therefor, the police chief shall deliver possession of the vehicle to the purchaser and shall also execute and deliver to the purchaser his certificate of such sale. The certificate shall describe the vehicle in substantially the same manner as the notice of impounding, shall recite the fact of the sale, the price paid, and the purchaser's name and address, and shall contain a reference to subsection A of this section, which constitutes the authority for the sale. A copy of the certificate shall be filed with the city recorder.
C.
Disposition of Monies Received: All monies received by the police chief upon the sale of such vehicle shall be deposited in the city treasury. At any time within one year from and after such sale, the former owner of the vehicle sold, upon application to the city council, and upon presentation of satisfactory proof of ownership of the vehicle sold, shall be paid the proceeds of such sale, less the impounding fee, storage charges and expenses of sale hereinbefore provided. If the proceeds of such sale are not reclaimed within the said period of one year, they shall be credited to the general fund of the city.
(Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-3-6: - RECORDS MAINTAINED:#
The police chief shall keep a record in duplicate of all vehicles impounded by manufacturer's trade name or make, body type, year, model and license number, the names of the owners of such vehicles, if the same are known, and the names and addresses of all persons claiming the same, and such other descriptive matter as may identify such vehicle, the nature and circumstances of the impounding thereof, and the violation, if any, on account of which such vehicles were impounded, the date of such impounding, the name and address of any person to whom any such vehicle is released, a record of all notices given with respect to the impounding and sale of such vehicle, and a record of the sale thereof, if any. Whenever such vehicle has been sold, as hereinbefore provided, one of the copies of such record shall be filed with the city recorder with the certificate of sale, and a copy of the affidavit of the giving of notice upon the impounding and sale of such vehicle.
(Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-3-7: - DESIGNATION OF VEHICLE POUND AND TREATMENT OF VEHICLE:#
The police chief, with the approval of the city council, shall designate such vehicle pounds and appoint such vehicle pound keepers to have charge thereof as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions hereof, and agree with such pound keepers as to the terms of their service. No person having charge over the impounded vehicle shall operate or allow a vehicle to be operated without prior written permission of the owner of the vehicle unless the operation is incidental and necessary to move the vehicle from one parking space to another within the facility and is necessary for the normal management of the facility. The police officer shall record the mileage shown on the vehicle's odometer at the time of seizure if that information is accessible.
(Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-3-8: - IMPOUNDING DOES NOT PRECLUDE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION:#
Neither the impounding nor the sale of a vehicle, nor the payment of the impounding fee, storage charges and other expenses as hereinbefore provided, shall preclude the criminal prosecution of the owner or operator of the impounded vehicle for any public offense.
(1985 Code § 12-3-13)
CHAPTER 4 - PARKING REGULATIONS#
6-4-1: - PARKING OVER SEVENTY-TWO HOURS:#
It is unlawful for the owner, lessee, purchaser, operator or possessor of any vehicle to park or leave such vehicle on any public street within the city in the same location for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.
(1985 Code § 12-4-1)
6-4-2: - SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND DRIVE AND CHERRY DRIVE:#
It shall be prohibited for the owner, lessee, purchaser or operator of any motor vehicle to park or allow to remain unattended said motor vehicle on the south side of Highland Drive or the south side of Cherry Drive of this city between 300 West Street and 500 West Street.
(1985 Code § 12-4-2)
6-4-3: - SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING:#
Permission is granted for the operator of a motor vehicle to park anywhere within the city without penalty, except where signs regulate parking or where parking is regulated by this chapter.
(1985 Code § 12-4-3)
6-4-4: - SNOWSTORMS:#
In order to adequately remove snow and to avoid property damage as far as possible, it is necessary to keep public streets and highways clear of all parked vehicles and other obstacles left on or adjacent to the travelway during snowstorms. Therefore, when snow removal becomes necessary, no person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle or other object shall park or place such vehicle or object upon or immediately adjacent to any street travelway until the street is cleared. This prohibition does not apply to physicians or other authorized emergency service personnel. Any such vehicle or object so parked or placed is declared a public nuisance.
(1985 Code § 12-4-4)
6-4-5: - TRAILERS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; EXCEPTION:#
A.
Parking Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to park or leave standing at any time on any street, public roadway, alley or city property any unattached trailer of any type, whether for the occupancy of people, storage of items or for towing purposes; any boat, whether the same is loaded or not on an unattached trailer or otherwise; any camper not mounted on a vehicle; any motor home or mini-motor home of any length; and any combination of a pulling or towing vehicle with an attached trailer, whether loaded or not; provided, however, that it is lawful to park such a combination or a motor home that is being loaded or is ready for departure for a period not to exceed seventy two (72) hours. It is further unlawful to park in any such area, at any time, any vehicle or motor vehicle having a registered gross weight capability of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds or more.
B.
Exception: With a valid permit, a resident of the city will be permitted to park a vehicle with a registered gross weight capacity of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds or more on a city street in order to make light repairs for no longer than four (4) hours where such parking and repairs pose no substantial hazard to the city. Permits shall be obtained from the police department headquarters during normal business hours.
(Ord. 743, 9-15-2009; Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
6-4-6: - DISABLED PERSONS PARKING:#
A.
Authority: Any disabled person qualifying under Utah Code Annotated section 41-1a-414 shall be allowed to park an appropriately marked motor vehicle for reasonable periods without charge in metered parking zones and restricted parking areas, other than those available for emergency use, in a manner which allows proper access to the automobile by the disabled person.
B.
Plate or Identification Card Required; Enforcement: Only those vehicles carrying a distinctive (logo) handicapped license plate or lawfully possessed transferable identification card may park in a parking space which is clearly identified as reserved for use by the handicapped. This subsection applies to and may be enforced on public property and on private property which is used or intended for use by the public.
(Ord. 875, 12-15-2015)
6-4-7: - NUISANCE; IMPOUNDING:#
Every vehicle found stopped, standing or parked upon the public streets of the city where prohibited by section 6-4-4 and subsection 6-4-5A of this chapter, or where prohibited by any law of the state, and every vehicle abandoned in the streets is hereby declared to be an obstruction in the street and a public nuisance. Such nuisances may be abated as provided in chapter 3 of this title.
(1985 Code § 12-4-8)
6-4-8: - PENALTY:#
Upon conviction of a violation of this chapter, a person shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be assessed a fine as determined by the justice court judge.
(1985 Code § 12-4-7)
CHAPTER 5 - LEAVING PERSONS UNATTENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE#
6-5-1: - DEFINITIONS:#
For purposes of this chapter:
MOTOR VEHICLE: Every vehicle which is self-propelled but not operated upon rails.
UNATTENDED: The responsible person is unable to continuously observe the child.
(Ord. 657, 4-18-2006)
6-5-2: - CONDITIONS:#
A parent, legal guardian or other person, who is responsible for a child eight (8) years of age or younger, or a person who is mentally or physically impaired and incapable of caring for him/herself, shall not recklessly, negligently or knowingly and intentionally leave that child or other affected person, unattended in a motor vehicle if: A.
The conditions present a significant risk to the health and safety of the child; or
B.
In such a manner, or for such a period of time, as to pose a threat to such child's health, safety and welfare; or
C.
The engine of the motor vehicle is running or the keys to the vehicle are in the ignition, unless the child is being supervised by, and within the sight of, a person who is at least twelve (12) years of age.
(Ord. 723, 11-18-2008)
6-5-3: - EXCEPTION:#
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a person who unintentionally locks a motor vehicle with a child in the vehicle.
(Ord. 657, 4-18-2006)
6-5-4: - ENFORCEMENT:#
A law enforcement officer, emergency services personnel or any other citizen who reasonably believes that a violation of this chapter has occurred may, without incurring civil liability, use any reasonable means necessary to protect the child and to remove the child from the motor vehicle.
(Ord. 657, 4-18-2006)
6-5-5: - VIOLATION; PENALTY:#
A.
A person who violates the provisions of section 6-5-2 of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
B.
Violation of this chapter shall constitute a public offense and subject the violator to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), a term of imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or both. In addition to the above noted penalty provisions, the judge may, in addition to those provisions, order any person convicted of this chapter to attend and complete a community education program relating to improving parenting skills.
C.
Nothing in this section precludes prosecution under any other provision of law.
(Ord. 657, 4-18-2006)
CHAPTER 6 - OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES#
6-6-1: - PURPOSE:#
This chapter is for the purpose of adopting, in part, the Utah off-highway vehicle act, title 41, chapter 22, Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended, and designating Riverdale City roads, streets or highways open for off highway vehicles and establishing rules and regulations thereto. Off highway vehicles, as hereinafter defined, and subject to the restrictions and requirements of this chapter, may be operated within the limits of the boundaries of the city of Riverdale, as follows.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-2: - DEFINITIONS:#
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
ALL-TERRAIN TYPE I VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle fifty two inches (52") or less in width having an unladen dry weight of eight hundred (800) pounds or less, traveling on three (3) or more low pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator or designed for or capable of travel over unimproved roads.
ALL-TERRAIN TYPE II VEHICLE: Any other motor vehicle not defined herein as an "all-terrain type I vehicle" designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain. This term does not include golf carts, any vehicle designed to carry a disabled person, any vehicle not specifically designed for recreational use, or farm tractors as defined under section 41-1a-102 of the Utah code.
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV): All all-terrain type I and type II vehicles, but shall not include snowmobiles and motorcycles.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-3: - REGULATIONS:#
Any person operating an off highway vehicle must: A.
Possess a valid operator's license and is subject to all the provisions of title 41, chapter 6 of the Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended.
B.
Except when making a left hand turn, operate the street legal all-terrain vehicle on the extreme right hand side of the roadway.
C.
Not exceed the lesser of:
1.
The posted speed limit; or
2.
Any speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions.
D.
Unless exempted under section 41-22-9 of the Utah code, not operate and may not give another person permission to operate, any off highway vehicle on any public land, trail, street, or highway within the city of Riverdale unless the off highway vehicle has been registered in accordance with the requirements of title 41, chapter 22 of the Utah code.
E.
Be equipped with all of the items listed in Utah code 41-6a-1509(3).
F.
For a person under the age of eighteen (18), may not operate or ride on an all-terrain type I vehicle on any public land, trail, street, or highway within the city of Riverdale, unless the person is wearing properly fitted and fastened, United States department of transportation safety rated protective headgear designed for motorized vehicle use.
1.
The owner of an off highway vehicle or any other person may not give permission to a person who is under the age of eighteen (18) years to operate or ride on an off highway vehicle in violation of this subsection F.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-4: - RESTRICTIONS ON PRIVATELY OWNED LAND:#
A.
No person shall operate or accompany a person operating an off highway vehicle upon privately owned land of any other person, firm or corporation without permission from the owner or person in charge.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person operating or accompanying a person operating an off highway vehicle to refuse to immediately leave private land upon request of the owner or person in charge of such land.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person to tear down, mutilate, or destroy any sign, signboards, or other notice which regulates trespassing for purposes of operating an off highway vehicle on privately owned land, or to tear down, deface, or destroy any fence or other enclosure or any gate or bars belonging to any such fence or enclosure.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-5: - PROHIBITED USES:#
No person may operate an off highway vehicle in connection with acts of vandalism, harassment of wildlife or domestic animals, burglaries or other crimes, or damage to the environment which includes excessive pollution of air, water, or land, abuse of the land, trail, park, watershed, impairment of or damage to plant or animal life, or excessive mechanical noise.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-6: - DESIGNATION OF ROUTES:#
A.
Within the city of Riverdale, any city street, highway or road, under the jurisdiction of Riverdale City, and dedicated for the travel of full sized motor vehicles, shall be approved as OHV routes as allowed by Utah code 41-22-10.5, unless such road is an interstate freeway or a limited access highway as defined in Utah code section 41-6a-102.
B.
OHVs shall not be operated on shoulders of the roads, sidewalks or in ditches.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-7: - EXCEPTIONS:#
None of the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any person when an emergency exists or when the operation is directed by a peace officer or public authority.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)
6-6-8: - PENALTY:#
Penalties for a violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a class C misdemeanor and subject to a penalty in accordance with section 1-4-1 of this code.
(Ord. 788, 9-20-2011)