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A) Definition. As used in this section, MOTORIZED CART shall include any electric or gasoline motor powered cart (such as a golf cart) with four smooth, low pressure tires and engine displacement not exceeding 400 cubic centimeters and having a total dry weight not exceeding 800 pounds.
(B) The use of a motorized cart within the city is allowed subject to the following requirements and conditions:
(1) Designated roadway. A motorized cart shall only be operated on a designated street, alley or roadway normally used for travel by a motor vehicle, however, a motorized cart shall not be operated on the traveled portion or the shoulder of CSAH 81, Hennepin County Road 30 (Seventh Street), Jefferson Highway or Central Avenue. Central Avenue may be crossed at Third Street when allowed by the semaphore. A motorized cart shall not be operated on any sidewalk or pedestrian walkway except to cross the same.
(2) Insurance. No motorized cart shall be operated without insurance coverage as provided by M.S. § 65B.48, Subd. 5. The operator of a motorized cart shall have proof of such insurance in possession when operating a motorized cart.
(3) Permit required. No motorized cart shall be operated until the owner or operator has obtained a motorized cart permit from the Police Department, which permit shall be affixed to or displayed upon the motorized cart at all times. A permit upon issuance shall be valid through December 31 of the year in which it is issued. A permit may be renewed annually beginning December 1 for the following calendar year.
(4) Times of operation. A motorized cart may only be operated in accordance with this section from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and rear-facing brake lights. Further, a motorized cart may not be operated in inclement weather, when visibility is impaired by rain, sleet, fog, snow, smoke or reduced light or any other condition which limits visibility to less than 500 feet.
(5) Equipment. A motorized cart must be equipped with a rear view mirror that provides a view to the rear for at least 200 feet, and a slow-moving vehicle reflective emblem affixed to the rear of the motorized cart.
(6) Traffic laws. All traffic laws of the state and all traffic ordinances of the city shall apply to a motorized cart as the same would apply to a motor vehicle.
(C) Enforcement and violation. The Police Department or any licensed peace officer shall enforce the provisions of this section. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2008-5, passed 2-25-2008; Am. Ord. 2018-3, passed 6-25-2018)