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permit fee as set by the City Council, as adopted from time to time. A permit may be granted only for all- terrain vehicles, mini trucks, and utility task vehicles that are equipped with: (1) at least two headlamps; (2) at least two taillamps; (3) front and rear turn- signal lamps; (4) an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror; (5) a seat belt for the driver and front passenger; (6) a parking brake, and (7) a cab or roll -over cage. (B) Crossing intersecting highways. The operator, under permit for an all - terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway. (C) Application of traffic laws. Every person operating an all- terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicles under permit on designated streets has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other automobile or passenger vehicle under state or federal law or regulation except: (1) where specifically exempted by state law, (2) those provisions of law or regulation that cannot reasonably be applied to an all- terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle, or (3) as otherwise provided in subdivision D. (D) Insurance. Proof of insurance meeting State requirements for passenger automobiles is required to receive a permit. (E) Times of operation. Mini - trucks, all- terrain vehicles, and utility task vehicles may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and rear- facing brake lights. They shall not be operated in inclement weather, except during emergency conditions, or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient visibility to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet. 73.04 Penalties. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Notwithstanding violating the provisions of this chapter, any person convicted of violating parking, traffic or vehicles laws or regulations in the operation of a vehicle regulated pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to those criminal and/or civil procedures or penalties which are assigned to such offenses. 32