A. Any person who operates or rides as a passenger in a wheeled all-terrain vehicle must wear a securely fastened motorcycle helmet while the WATV is in motion, unless the WATV is equipped with seat belts and roll bars or an enclosed passenger compartment. All passengers who are less than sixteen (16) years of age must wear a securely fastened motorcycle helmet that meets the standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation regardless of the presence of seat belts, a roll cage or an enclosed passenger compartment.

B. A person may not operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon State Route 17, State Route 90, State Route 171 (all portions of Broadway and Pioneer), or Interstate 90. However, a person may cross State Route 17, State Route 90 and State Route 171 at a controlled intersection if the crossing begins and ends on a City street with a speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less and occurs at an intersection of approximately ninety degrees (90°).

C. A person may not operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon a City street with a speed limit in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour. However, a person may cross a City street with a speed limit in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour at a controlled intersection if the crossing begins and ends on a City street with a speed limit of thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less and occurs at an intersection of approximately degrees (90°).

D. A person may operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon any City street while being used under the authority or direction of an appropriate agency that engages in emergency management, as defined in RCW 46.09.310, or search and rescue, as defined in RCW 38.52.010, or a law enforcement agency, as defined in RCW 16.52.011, within the scope of the agency’s official duties.

E. Wheeled all-terrain vehicles, and the use thereof, are subject to the regulations and requirements set forth in Chapter 46.55 RCW.

F. No person may operate a wheeled all-terrain vehicle upon a City street without having proof of current liability insurance with liability limits of at least the amounts provided in and in compliance with the requirements as set forth in RCW 46.29.090, as now enacted or hereafter amended, Written proof of such financial responsibility must be provided on the request of a law enforcement officer. (Ord. 2892, 3/27/18; Ord. 2857, 3/28/17)