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(3) (4) (5) similar. On all City streets as allowed by MN State Statute. On public or semi-public property only if clearly posted with signs designating the area or specific areas as open to ATVs. On your own property or the property of another with written permission only if the property is greater than two and one-half acres in size. (c) Specific limitations for operation ofATV's. (1) A direct crossing of a street, roadway, county or state highway is permitted if: a. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the roadway at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing or blocks the view of oncoming traffic for 300 feet; b. The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or entering upon the traveled portion of the street, road or highway; c. The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard; d. In the case of a divided highway, the crossing shall be made only at an intersection of the highway with another street or road; e. If the crossing is made during period of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, the front and rear lights of the vehicle must be on. (2) An ATV may only be operated with the number of passengers that it was designed to carry. (d) Every person operating an ATV on the roadway has the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the provisions of chapters 169 and 84 of the Minnesota statutes, except those provisions that cannot be reasonably applied. (e) Every operator/owner of an ATV must be able to provide proof of insurance complying with section 65B.48, subd 5. (f) For an ATV to be used off of the owner's property, the owner first must request and obtain a City permit from the police department. (g) Permits that are granted will be valid for a period not to exceed three years.