For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs). Motorized flotation-tired vehicles with at least three, but no more than six, low pressure tires that have an engine displacement of less than 1,100 cubic centimeters and include Class 1 and Class 2 ATVs.
CLASS 1 ATV. As defined by Minnesota Statutes.
CLASS 2 ATV. As defined by Minnesota Statutes.
DRIVER. The person driving and having physical control over the motorized golf cart or all-terrain vehicle and being the licensee.
LEGAL CROSSING. The following are valid exceptions to the prohibited use of roadways as defined immediately above, including:
(1) Motorized golf carts or all-terrain vehicles are permitted to operate only on city streets and not on state or federal highways, except to cross at designated intersections. In crossing any street or highway:
(a) The crossing is to be made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(b) The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the street or highway;
(c) The operator yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard;
(d) In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such street or highway with another public street or highway.
(2) The operator is allowed to travel on Chippewa County Road 2 to obtain travel across the Burlington Northern Railway.
MOTORIZED GOLF CART. Any passenger conveyance being driven with four wheels with low-pressure tires that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight less than 800 pounds.
PROHIBITED ROADWAYS. The following roadways shall be generally considered as prohibited public right-of-way for the use of motorized golf-carts and/or ATVs, such including:
(1) Chippewa County Road #2;
(2) State Highway #23;
(3) State Highway #7.
(Ord. 71, passed 3-12-2019)