For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or ATV. As defined by M.S. § 84.92, subd. 8, a motorized vehicle with: (1) not less than three, but not more than six low pressure or non-pneumatic tires; (2) a total dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less; and (3) a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim of 65 inches or less. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES include class 1 all-terrain vehicles and class 2 all-terrain vehicles. ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES do not include electric assisted bicycles, golf carts, mini-trucks, dune buggies, go-carts, or vehicles designed and used specifically for lawn or property maintenance, agriculture, or logging purposes.
(1) CLASS 1 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. As defined by M.S. § 84.92, subd. 9, an all-terrain vehicle that has a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is 50 inches or less.
(2) CLASS 2 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE. As defined by M.S. § 84.92, subd. 10, an all-terrain vehicle that has a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is greater than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches.
GOLF CARTS. Motor vehicles that are designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour
NATURAL TERRAIN. Areas other than roadways, driveways (private or public), parking lots, and other areas, the surface of which has been intentionally modified for motor vehicle operation thereon.
OPERATE. To ride or have control of the operations of an ATV/UTV.
OPERATOR/DRIVERS. Every person who operates, or is in actual physical control of, an ATV/UTV/golf cart and who is entitled to the use or possession of the ATV/UTV/golf cart.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having the property in, or title to, a special use vehicle and is entitled to the use or possession of the special use vehicle.
SPECIAL USE VEHICLE. All-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles and golf carts for the purpose of this chapter.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLE (UTV). As defined by M.S. § 169.045, subd. 1(3), a utility task vehicle means a side-by-side, or four-wheel drive, or off-road vehicle that has four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds.
(Ord. 232, passed 10-4-2022)