(A) Designation of roadway, permit. The city authorizes the operation of all-terrain vehicles, mini trucks, utility task vehicles and golf carts on all streets in the city as defined in this subchapter. Operation of these vehicles is a privilege which may be revoked at any time if there is evidence that an operator cannot safely operate the vehicle. Special vehicles shall be authorized to operate in the following manner:
(1) Issuance of a documented permit required. The city may grant and issue a permit document to the owner for a period not to exceed three years, and which may be renewed. There shall be at the time of filling out the application a permit fee as set by the City Council, as adopted from time to time. No permit is valid unless it is present when the special vehicle is being operated.
(2) Issuance of a documented permit not required. The city grants a permit to the operator of a special vehicle during its use for a commercial or business purpose. Operating a special vehicle for this limited purpose does not require a permit application, fee or documented permit.
(B) Crossing intersecting highways. The operator, under permit for an all-terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway.
(C) Application of traffic laws. Every person operating an all-terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle under permit on designated streets has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other automobile or passenger vehicle under state or federal law or regulation except:
(1) Where specifically exempted by state law;
(2) Those provisions of law or regulation that cannot reasonably be applied to an all-terrain vehicle, mini truck, or utility task vehicle; or
(3) As otherwise provided in division (D).
(D) Required equipment on mini trucks. Notwithstanding M.S. §§ 169.48 to 169.68, or any other law, a mini truck may be operated under permit on designated roadways if it is equipped with;
(1) At least two head lamps;
(2) At least two tail lamps;
(3) Front and rear turn signal lamps;
(4) An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle, and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror;
(5) A windshield;
(6) A seat belt for the driver and front passenger;
(7) A parking brake; and
(8) Roll-over equipment.
(E) Required equipment on golf carts. Golf carts shall display a slow-moving vehicle emblem provided for in M.S. § 169.522, when operated on designated roadways.
(F) Insurance. Proof of insurance meeting state requirements for motorcycles is required to receive a permit.
(G) Times of operation. All-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles and golf carts may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and rear-facing brake lights. They shall not be operated in inclement weather, except during emergency conditions, or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient visibility to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
(H) Special events. In conjunction with a special event permit issued by the city, any provision within this chapter may be waived and the City Council may permit the operation of any special vehicle allowed under state law.
(Ord. 15-745, passed 9-8-2015)