Can I operate my ATV, UTV, golf cart or snowmobile in the city?

ATV's & UTV's

ATV's and UTV's can be operated on any street with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, excluding any primary road extensions (Mill Creek Parkway, Highway 30, Highway 136 and Highway 67). ATV's and UTV's may cross a primary road extension in order to reach streets where lawful operations are permitted. Persons operating ATV's and UTV's on City streets shall have a valid and current permit from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and shall meet all other City Code requirements as found in City Code Chapter 86

Golf Carts

Golf carts can be operated on any street with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less, excluding any primary road extensions (Mill Creek Parkway, Highway 30, Highway 136 and Highway 67). Golf carts may cross a primary road extension in order to reach streets where lawful operations are permitted. Persons wishing to operate a golf cart on City streets are required to obtain a one-time City operation permit. Permits can be obtained at the Clinton County Recorder's Office, 1900 North 2nd Street, and the cost per golf cart is $50. 

Snowmobiles

Snowmobiles may be operated within the city per the following outlined in City Code Chapter 80:

   (A)   Streets. Snowmobiles shall be operated only upon streets which have not been plowed during the snow season and on such other streets as may be designated by resolution of the Council. In addition to the general prohibition of snowmobiles on all city streets, as defined, snowmobiles are specifically prohibited on all of the Mill Creek Parkway right-of-way, the city recreational trail and all flood control levees.

(Iowa Code § 321G.9(4)(a))

   (B)   Exceptions. Snowmobiles may be operated on prohibited streets only under the following circumstances.

      (1)   Emergencies. Snowmobiles may be operated on any street in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the roadway renders travel by conventional motor vehicles impractical.

(Iowa Code § 321G.9(4)(c))

      (2)   Direct crossing. Snowmobiles may make a direct crossing of a prohibited street provided:

         (a)   The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;

         (b)   The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the street;

         (c)   The driver yields the right-of-way to all on-coming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard; and

         (d)   In crossing a divided street, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the street with another street.


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1. What is the location of the Clinton Police Department?
2. Is the Police Department currently hiring?
3. What are the hours for the Lobby at the Clinton Police Department?
4. What is the phone number for the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department?
5. What is the phone number for the Iowa State Patrol in Stockton, IA?
6. What is the phone number for the Clinton County Courthouse?
7. Who can I call for assistance if my electrical power goes out?
8. Who do I call for assistance with natural gas service?
9. Can you tell me the condition of the roads in Eastern Iowa?
10. I need to be fingerprinted for a job application, professional license or other personal reasons; will the Clinton Police Department do this?
11. Do you do fingerprinting for children?
12. Where can I pay a city of Clinton parking ticket?
13. Does the city of Clinton have a severe weather outdoor warning system?
14. Where can I go to obtain an Iowa Driver’s license?
15. Where is the courtroom?
16. I want to know if a friend of mine is in jail at the Clinton Police Department.
17. How do I contact the Clinton County Jail?
18. How do I contact Senior's vs. Crime?
19. Where can I pay a traffic ticket?
20. I got a parking ticket that I didn't deserve. Do I have to pay it?
21. How do I contact the Clerk of Court at the Courthouse?
22. What if I want to contest a ticket?
23. People are knocking on my door selling magazines. They are very rude and can’t take no for an answer. Is it legal for them to sell door to door?
24. What are the city of Clinton’s curfew times and ages?
25. Who do I call if my neighbor has a junk vehicle in his yard?
26. My vehicle was towed and/or impounded. How do I get my vehicle?
27. Who do I call if my neighbor’s grass is knee high?
28. Where can I get information about the city’s parking regulations?
29. What can I do if someone is parked in my parking space?
30. What is Calendar Parking and when does it go into effect?
31. What is a snow emergency and when is it declared?
32. How long can I park my vehicle on a city street?
33. An officer stopped me for no reason and acted very rude to me. I want to issue a complaint against that officer. What do I need to do?
34. I received an obscene/harassing phone call. What should I do?
35. How can I obtain a copy of an incident or accident report?
36. How to obtain a Civil No Contact Order?
37. Was my stray pet picked up by the Animal Control Officer?
38. What types of animals does the Animal Protection Officer handle?
39. I need to get a dog license. How much does that cost and where do I go to do that?
40. Do I have to keep my dog in a kennel or on a chain?
41. Does my bicycle need to be licensed with the city? If so, where do I need to go to get a license?
42. Can I ride my bicycle on the sidewalk?
43. Can I operate my ATV, UTV, golf cart or snowmobile in the city?
44. What time can I start making noise at my house such as, shingling, pounding fence posts, or mowing my yard?
45. How do I apply for the Citizen’s Police Academy?