SEC. 8.25. SPECIAL VEHICLE USE BY HANDICAPPED.

Subd. 1. Operation Authorized. Operation of motorized golf carts or four-wheel all-terrain vehicles are hereby authorized on the roadways of all streets, except such as are prohibited by resolution of the Council, and only in strict compliance with this Section. For the purpose of this Section, a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle has the same meaning identified in Minnesota Statute 84.92 Subd 8.

All-terrain vehicle means a motorized flotation-tired vehicle of not less than three low pressure tires, but not more than six tires, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 960 cubic centimeters and includes a class 1 all-terrain vehicle and class 2 all-terrain vehicle.

Subd. 2. Permits. Except as outlined in Subd. 4, permits shall be issued only to handicapped persons as defined by statute. Application for a permit to operate a motorized golf cart or a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle on the roadways of streets shall include the name and address of the applicant and such other information as may from time-to-time be required by the Council. Applications for initial or renewal permits shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by a physician stating that the applicant is capable of safely operating a motorized golf cart or a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle on the roadway of streets. All permits shall expire on December 3l, unless renewed. The fee for a permit shall be fixed by resolution of the Council.

Subd. 3. Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized golf cart or a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle on the roadway of a street unless:

A. The operator has in possession a valid, current and unrevoked permit from the City.

B. The operation is on a roadway which has not been designated as prohibited for such operation, except crossing at an intersection.

C. The operation is during daylight hours between sunrise and sunset.

D. The operation is not during inclement weather, or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions, or when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons or vehicles thereon at a distance of 500 feet.

E. The motorized golf cart or four-wheel all-terrain vehicle displays a slow moving vehicle emblem, as described by statute, on the rear thereof.

F. The motorized golf cart or four-wheel all-terrain vehicle is equipped with rear view mirrors as required by statute for other vehicles.

G. The operator has insurance coverage as provided by statute (presently Section 65B.48, Subdivision 5) for motorcycles.

H. The operator observes all traffic laws, except such as cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts or four-wheel all-terrain vehicles.

I. The motorized golf cart is operated under permitted authority granted in Subd. 4 of this section.

Source: Ordinance No. 39, Series III

Effective Date: 2-7-92

Subd 4.  Permits for Special Events.  The Chief of Police may authorize the issuance of or issue temporary permits for the operation of motorized golf carts for use in special circumstances or events, provided:

A.  The purpose for the permit is for a community event or emergency.

B.  The permit is issued for no more than three days.

C. The operator is a licensed driver.

D. The operator observes all traffic laws, except such as cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts.

Source: Ordinance No. ____, Series V

Effective Date: 1-6-2011