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For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV). Any motorized non-highway vehicle 48 inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 1,000 pounds or less, traveling on three or more low-pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. As used in this definition, LOW-PRESSURED TIRE means any pneumatic six inches or more in width, designed for use on wheels with rim diameter of 12 inches or less, and utilizing an operating pressure of ten pounds per square inch or less as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
GOLF CART. A self-propelled vehicle designed to transport a person or persons, designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 mph. The GOLF CART shall be equipped with adequate brakes, a slow moving vehicle sign as required by K.S.A. 8-1717(g) and bicycle safety flag.
WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLE (WSUV). Any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an overall length, including the bumper, of not more than 135 inches, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more low- pressure tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket-type seating allowing at least two people to sit side by side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials.
(Ord. 626, passed 8-20-2007)
No person 16 years of age or older may operate an ATV, golf cart or WSUV on any road, street or alley within the city unless the person possesses a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, as provided by state law, or comparable state law, if a nonresident of the State of Kansas.
(Ord. 626, passed 8-20-2007)
Headlights, if equipped on the ATV, WSUV or golf cart must be turned on. If driving at night, the ATV, WSUV or golf cart must be equipped with headlight and taillights, and must be turned on. Golf carts, if driven at night, are required to comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 8-1718, requiring turn signals and brake lights.
(Ord. 626, passed 8-20-2007)
(a) In addition to any juvenile culpability which may be imposed due to violations of this article, the responsibility for complying with the provisions of this article shall rest upon the adult owner or custodian of any ATV, golf cart or WSUV or the head of household where any ATV, golf cart or WSUV is kept, whether or not ownership of the ATV, golf cart or WSUV is claimed by any other person residing in said household. A husband or wife, or two or more adults living together, may jointly or separately be charged as heads of the household where an ATV, golf cart or WSUV is kept.
(b) If the true owner of an ATV, golf cart or WSUV is of such minor age as to prohibit the minor from being required to answer in court, the parent or guardian of such minor may be required to appear and assume full responsibility for the actions or omissions of the minor. The age of the minor is no defense to a violation of the provisions of this article, and the parent, guardian, owner/custodian of the ATV, golf cart or WSUV or head of the household where the vehicle is kept may be held responsible for the actions or omissions of a minor’s violation of this article.
(Ord. 626, passed 8-20-2007)