For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE or VEHICLE. Has the meaning given in M.S. § 84.92, subd. 8, as it may be amended from time to time.
CLASS 1 ATV. An ATV that has a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is 50 inches or less.
CLASS 2 ATV. A Class 2 all-terrain vehicle means an all-terrain vehicle that has a total width from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is greater than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches.
DRIVER-OPERATOR. Every person who drives or operates and is in actual physical control of a recreational vehicle.
ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES. A device with two or three wheels; a saddle and fully operable pedals for human propulsion; and an electric motor that is: 1,000 watts or less, incapable of propelling faster than 20 miles per hour, incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power alone is used to propel the vehicle at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour and disengages or ceases to function when the vehicles brakes are applied.
GOLF CART. A self-propelled three or four-wheeled vehicle designated for and commonly used for transportation on a golf course that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight of less than 800 pounds. Vehicles that are required to be registered with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do not fall within the definition of a golf cart for purposes of this code.
MOTORIZED FOOT SCOOTER. A device with handle bars designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion, and that has no more than two 12-inch or smaller diameter wheels and has an engine or motor that is capable of a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than 1% grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
OWNER. A person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to a recreational motor vehicle entitled to the use or possession thereof.
RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE (RMV). Any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes including, but not limited to trail bike, off-highway motorcycle, as defined by M.S. § 84.787, Subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to time, or other all-terrain vehicle as defined by M.S. §§ 84.90 and 84.92, subd. 8 through subd. 10 as they may be amended from time to time, or motorized go-carts, hovercraft, or motor vehicle licensed for highway operation, which is being used for off-road recreational purposes, but not including motorized golf carts, personal electric mobility devices, motorized foot scooters, neighborhood electric vehicles, medium-speed electric vehicles, or mini-trucks.
SEGWAYS OR ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE. A self-balancing device with two tandem wheels, designed to transport not more than one person, and operated by an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour.
SNOWMOBILE. A self-propelled vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice steered by skis or runners.
(Prior Code, § 9-3-2) (Ord. 777, passed 5-23-2022)