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Chapter 342 - All-Terrain Vehicles Section 342.010: All-Terrain Vehicles, Use within the City
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle, as defined in Section 300.010 of the Pleasant Hope Municipal Code, upon the streets and highways of this City, except as follows:
Sub Section A. All-terrain vehicles owned and operated by a governmental entity for official use.
Sub Section B. All-terrain vehicles operated for agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation.
Sub Section C. All-terrain vehicles whose operators carry a special permit issued by this City pursuant to Section 304.013 RSMo., and Section 342.060 of the Pleasant Hope Municipal Code.
Section 342.020: Operation within Waterways
No person shall operate an off-road vehicle as defined in Section 304.001 RSMo., within any stream or river within this City, except that off-road vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries of land which an off-road vehicle operator owns or has permission to be upon.
Section 342.030: Conditions Of Operation
A person operating an all-terrain vehicle on a street or highway pursuant to an exception covered in this Chapter shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, but shall not be required to have passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle, and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour. When operated on a street or highway, an all-terrain vehicle shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than 7 feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not less than 30 square inches and shall be day-glow in color.
Section 342.040: Manner of Operation
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle:
In any careless way so as to endanger the person or property of another;
While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance; or
Without a securely fastened safety helmet on the head of an individual who operates an all-terrain vehicle or who is being towed or otherwise repelled by an all-terrain vehicle unless the individual is at least 18 years of age.
Unless a certificate of ownership is obtained and is registered as required by Chapter 304 RSMo.
Section 342.050: Passengers on All-Terrain Vehicles
No operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger except for agricultural purposes. Section 342.060: Special Use Permits for All-Terrain Vehicle
The City of Pleasant Hope may issue special permits to licensed drivers for special uses of all-terrain vehicles on highways and streets within the City Limits for the following purposes:
For use in a parade or motorcade that has a validity obtained permit as provided under Chapter 640 of the Pleasant Hope Municipal Code;
For use as a towing vehicle for commercial purposes (e.g., towing frozen food items for sale to individuals or for the purpose of towing lawn care equipment).
Section 342.070: Equipment
Every all-terrain vehicle, except those used in competitive events, shall have the following equipment:
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A lighted head lamp and tail lamp which shall be in operation at any time in which an all-terrain vehicle is being used on any street or highway in this City pursuant to Section 342.010, Pleasant Hope Code.
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An equilateral, triangular emblem to be mounted on the rear of such vehicle at least two feet above the roadway when such vehicle is operated upon any street or highway pursuant to Section 342.010 of the Pleasant Hope Municipal Code. The emblem shall be constructed of substantial material with a fluorescent yellow-orange finish and a reflective, red border at least one inch in width. Each side of the emblem shall measure at least ten inches;
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A braking system maintained in good operating condition; An adequate muffler system in good working condition, and a United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester.
Section 342.080: Violations
A violation of this Chapter shall be a Class C misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by Section 365.110.C of the Pleasant Hope Municipal Code.
Chapter 343 - Seat Belts and Child Restraints Section 343.010: Seat belts required for passenger cars
Passenger cars defined—exceptions-failure to comply, effect on evidence and damages—penalty.
Sub Section A. As used in this Section 343.010, the term "passenger car" means every motor vehicle designed for carrying ten persons or less and used for the transportation of persons; except that, the term "passenger car" shall not include motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motor tricycles and tracks.
Sub Section B. Each driver, except persons employed by the United States Postal Service while performing duties for that federal agency which require the operator to service postal boxes from their vehicles, or which require frequent entry into and exit from their vehicles, and front seat passenger of a passenger car manufactured after January 1, 1968, operated on a street or highway in this City, shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt that meets federal National Highway, Transportation and Safety Act requirements; except that, a child less than four years of age shall be protected as required in Section 343.050 of the Pleasant Hope City Code. Each driver of a motor vehicle transporting a child four years of age or more, but less than sixteen years of age, in the front seat of the motor vehicle shall secure the child in a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt. No person shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely to determine compliance with this Sub Section. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to persons who have a medical reason for failing to have a seat belt fastened about his or her body.
Sub Section C. Each person who violates the provisions of Sub Section B of this section, shall be guilty of an infraction for which a fine not to exceed ten dollars may be imposed. All other provisions of law and court rules to the contrary notwithstanding, no court costs shall be imposed on any person for a violation of this section.
Section 343.050: Passenger restraint system required for children under four years of age
Sub Section A. Every person transporting a child under the age of four (4) years shall be responsible, when transporting such child in a motor vehicle operated by that person on the streets or highways of this city, for providing for the protection of such child. Such children shall be protected by a child passenger restraint system approved by the department of public safety.
Sub Section B. Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction, may be punished by a fine of not more than Ninety-Seven Dollars and court costs.
Sub Section C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any public carrier for hire.
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