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§ 72.10 EMERGENCY USE OF STREETS PERMITTED; POLICE; FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
   (A)   Notwithstanding any prohibitions in this chapter, a snowmobile, recreational vehicle, golf cart, or ATV may be operated on a public street in an emergency situation during the period of time when, and at locations where, snow upon the street renders travel by automobile impractical.
   (B)   This chapter does not prohibit use of snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, golf carts, and all-terrain vehicles by police, fire or emergency personnel operating in the course of their authorized duties.
(Ord. 169, passed 9-27-10; Am. Ord. 231, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 239, passed 4-24-23)
§ 72.11 SECURING.
   Every person leaving a snowmobile, recreational vehicle, golf cart, or ATV on a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the key with the person.
(Ord. 169, passed 9-27-10; Am. Ord. 231, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 239, passed 4-24-23)
§ 72.12 GOLF CART SPECIFIC REGULATIONS.
   (A)   Driver’s license required. No golf cart may be operated in the city without a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
   (B)   Minimum age required. No person may operate a golf cart under the age of 16.
   (C)   Hours of operation. Golf carts are allowed to operate from sunrise to sunset, except during periods of inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons or vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
   (D)   Permit required. No golf cart may be operated in the city without a permit from the city.
   (E)   Permit information required. The permit application shall include the following information:
      (1)   Name of owner/operator;
      (2)   Address of owner/operator;
      (3)   Date of birth of operator;
      (4)   Contact information;
      (5)   Copy of current driver's license;
      (6)   Golf cart make, model, year, and serial number; and
      (7)   Proof of insurance.
   (F)   Permit fee. A fee shall be established by ordinance of the City Council.
   (G)   Permit renewals. Permits shall be renewed annually. All permits shall expire on December 31 of each year.
   (H)   Additional required equipment. Golf carts must be equipped a slow moving emblem, rear view mirror, headlights, taillights, rear facing brake lights, and turn signals in addition to § 72.09. However, § 72.09(D) does not apply.
   (I)   Insurance requirements. Owners and operators of golf carts shall carry liability insurance coverage pursuant to M.S. § 65B.48, Subd. 5, as may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 239, passed 4-23-23)