Operational Restrictions Snowmobiles may not be operated in any unsafe or reckless manner, or in any way that harasses other people or wildlife. It is UNLAWFUL to operate a snowmobile: * At a speed greater than reasonable or prudent under the surrounding conditions, or at a speed greater than 55 mph * In any careless, reckless, or negligent manner * While the operator is intoxicated * Without the required lights * On the tracks of an operating railroad * In any tree nursery or planting in a manner that damages growing stock * On private property without the consent of the owner * Towing a sleigh or toboggan except with a rigid tow bar * In any way that the operator fails to yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction * In any way that fails to comply with a lawful order from a police officer * On a frozen body of water within 100 feet of a skater, ice fisherman, ice fishing house, or other person not on a snowmobile except at the minimum speed required to maintain a forward motion * Within 100 feet of a dwelling between 12 midnight and 6 AM at a speed greater than the minimum speed required to maintain forward motion Operation On Highways Operation of snowmobile on highways depends on the classification of the highway and the prevailing conditions. * Snowmobiles MAY NOT be operated on the New York State Thruway, other interstate highways, or other limited access highways. The only exception to this law is during a snow 29