LD 1920
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LR 2679
Item 1

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

 
(1)__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.

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

 
B.__The following penalties apply to violations of this
subsection.

 
(1)__A person who violates this subsection commits a
civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100
nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

 
(2)__A person who violates this subsection after having
been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil
violations under this Part within the previous 5-year
period commits a Class E crime.

 
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 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
colliding with any person, vehicle, snowmobile or other
object on or adjacent to the snowmobile trail.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.


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