§ 73.01. DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a separate meaning.

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. Refers to trail bikes, mini bikes and amphibious vehicles and similar devices other than snowmobiles used at least partially for travel on natural terrain but not "special mobile equipment" defined in M.S. § 168.011, subd. 22.

DEADMAN THROTTLE or SAFETY THROTTLE. A device which when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving mechanism.

NATURAL TERRAIN. Areas other than roadways, driveways (private or public), parking lots and other areas the surface of which has been intentionally modified for motor vehicles operation thereon.

OPERATE. To ride or have control of the operation of a snowmobile or ATV.

OPERATOR. Every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile or ATV.

OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having title to a snowmobile or an ATV, or a person entitled to the use or possession thereof.

SNOWMOBILE. A self propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice and steered by skis or runners.

(Prior Code, § 703.01)