(1) A person commits the offense of operating a Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle in a prohibited snow area if the person operates a Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle on a groomed trail or a designated snowmobile or cross country ski trail or area during a designated snow use period.
(2) This section does not apply to emergency vehicles or to trail grooming equipment.
(3) The offense described in this section, operating a Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle in a prohibited snow area, is a Class D traffic violation.