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7.__Failing to yield right-of-way while operating snowmobile.__
A person may not fail to yield the right-of-way to all vehicular
traffic while operating a snowmobile on a public way.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation
for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500
may be adjudged.

 
8.__Crossing a closed bridge, culvert, overpass or underpass
with snowmobile.__A person may not cross with a snowmobile a
bridge, culvert, overpass or underpass closed to snowmobiles by
the Commissioner of Transportation.

 
A.__The Commissioner of Transportation may, following a
public hearing, prohibit the crossing of an individual
bridge, culvert, overpass or underpass if the commissioner
determines that that crossing or use of the public way is
hazardous.

 
B.__Any bridge, culvert, overpass or underpass closed by the
Commissioner of Transportation must be posted by appropriate
notices.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation
for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500
may be adjudged.

 
9.__Reckless operation of snowmobile.__A person may not
operate a snowmobile in such a way as to recklessly create a
substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.__
Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime.

 
10.__Operating snowmobile to endanger.__A person may not
operate a snowmobile so as to endanger any person or property by:

 
A.__Operating the snowmobile on the statewide snowmobile
trail system or a public right-of-way that is open to
snowmobiling except at a reasonable and prudent speed for
the existing conditions, including when approaching and
crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when
approaching and taking a curve, when approaching a hill
crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding trail and
when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians,
skiers or other traffic by reason of weather or trail
conditions; or

 
B.__Operating the snowmobile in a manner that fails to
control its speed at all times as necessary to avoid


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