(a) No person shall operate a USV on the streets within the City of Fostoria unless the USV has been inspected and approved by the Chief of Police or his or her designee for compliance with the State of Ohio’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles and this Chapter. Appointments for inspections can be scheduled through the Police Division. The owner or operator of any USV shall be required to pay an inspection fee to be determined by the Chief of Police and the Safety-Service Director (City Administration).
(b) If the Chief of Police or his or her designee determines that the USV complies with the minimum State of Ohio statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Police Division shall authorize an Ohio County Clerk of Courts to issue an Ohio Certificate of Title to the USV using the inspection sheet with a valid permit number. Said inspection sheet shall be prepared at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
(c) The Police Division will inspection USV(s) for the City of Fostoria upon appointment. Appointments must be made in advance. All requests for inspection will be forwarded to the Chief of Police or his or her designee. Appointments will be scheduled according to the designated officer’s schedule.
(d) USV(s) shall be inspected, titled, and registered in order to operate on a public street or property (OAC 4501:2-1-02 and ORC. Chapter 4513 or successor provisions.)
(e) Permits issued by an outside jurisdiction for an USV will not be given reciprocity in the City.
(Ord. 2021-26. Passed 5-4-21.)