(A) (1) (a) No person shall operate a motorized golf cart, or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle, on streets, alleys, sidewalks or other public property without obtaining a permit as provided herein.
(b) No person shall operate a Class 1 all-terrain vehicle on streets, alleys, sidewalks, or other public property.
(2) Every application for a golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following information:
(a) The name, address, and phone number of the applicant;
(b) The current valid driver’s license number of the applicant or a certificate signed by a physician that the applicant is able to safely operate a motorized golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle on the roadways as designated; and
(c) Other information as the city may require.
(3) The annual permit fee shall be as set forth in the fee schedule ordinance, as that ordinance may be amended from time to time.
(4) Permits shall be granted for a period of 1 year and may be renewed annually January 1 to December 31.
(5) No golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle permit shall be granted or renewed unless the following conditions are met:
(a) The applicant must demonstrate that he or she currently holds a current valid driver’s license or submit a certificate signed by a physician that the applicant is able to safely operate a motorized golf cart on the roadways as designated;;
(b) The applicant shall supply proof of insurance that complies with M.S. § 65B.48, Subd. 5; M.S. § 169.045, Subd. 2. If a person operating a motorized golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle under this section cannot obtain liability insurance on the private market, that person may purchase automobile insurance, including no-fault coverage, from the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan. See M.S. § 169.045, Subd. 8;
(c) The applicant has not had his or her driver's license revoked, suspended or canceled as the result of criminal proceedings.
(6) Motorized golf carts and Class 2 all-terrain vehicles are permitted to operate only on city streets, not state or federal highways, such as U.S. Route 71 and State Highway 34, except to cross at designated intersections.
(7) Motorized golf carts and Class 2 all-terrain vehicles may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with original equipment, including headlights, taillights, and rear-facing brake lights. They shall not be operated to inclement weather, except during emergency conditions as provided in the ordinance, 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 or 500 feet.
(8) The operator of a motorized golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle, may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway.
(9) Motorized golf carts shall display the slow-moving vehicle emblem provided for in M.S. § 169.045, as it may be amended from time to time, when operated on designated roadways.
(10) Motorized golf carts and Class 2 all-terrain vehicles shall be equipped with a rear view mirror to provide the driver with adequate vision from behind as required by M.S. § 169.70.
(11) Every person operating a motorized golf cart, or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle on designated roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the provisions of M.S. Ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, except when these provisions cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts, or Class 2 all-terrain vehicles, and except as otherwise specifically provided in M.S. § 169.045(7), as it may be amended from time to time.
(12) The City Council may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any of the provisions of this section or M.S. Ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, or if there is evidence that the permit holder cannot safely operate the motorized golf cart or the Class 2 all-terrain vehicle on the designated roadways.
(13) The number of occupants in the golf cart, or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle may not exceed the design occupant load.
(14) An application for permit to operate a motorized golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle on Park Rapids city streets may be obtained at City Hall.
(15) In order to obtain a permit, the golf cart and Class 2 all-terrain vehicle will be inspected by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. The following information will be required and verified during the inspection:
(a) Model, name, make, year, serial number of the vehicle to be permitted;
(b) Proof of insurance for the vehicle;
(c) Golf cart has installed a slow-moving emblem;
(d) The Class 2 all-terrain vehicle has current DNR registration;
(e) Vehicle is equipped with rear-view mirror; and,
(f) The vehicle is fully functional (i.e. manufactured installed equipment is operational such as lights, turn signals, horn, brakes and parking brake, reverse alarm, etc.).
(16) The city issued golf cart and Class 2 all-terrain vehicle permit sticker must be clearly visible and displayed on the left back of the vehicle at least 12 inches from the ground. The sticker must be maintained in a clear and legible condition.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLASS 2 ALL-TERRAIN AND UTILITY VEHICLES. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under Minnesota law are flotation-tired motorized vehicles with at least three, but no more than six, low-pressure or non-pneumatic tires, an engine with a less than 960 cc displacement, and a dry weight up to 1,800 pounds. ATVs include Class 1 and Class 2. Dry weight is normally the weight of the vehicles without fluids. See M.S. § 84.92, Subd. 8 through 10; § 169.045, Subd. 1.
(a) Class 1 ATV has a total width 50 inches or less from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim (Note: Class 1 ATV may not be operated on city streets).
(b) Class 2 ATV has a total width greater than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim.
DRIVER. The person driving and having physical control over the motorized golf cart or Class 2 all-terrain vehicle and being the licensee.
MOTORIZED GOLF CART. Not specially defined other than MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS. They usually seat two to four people and can be powered by an electric or gasoline engine ranging from under four to over 20 horsepower. Vehicle weight can go from 500 to over 2,000 pounds. Top speed is typically less than 20 miles per hour. See M.S. § 169.045.
UTILITY TASK VEHICLES (UTVS). Under Minnesota law are vehicles that must have four wheel drive, four wheels, an internal combustion engine with a displacement of no more than 1,200 cc, and a dry weight of 1,800 to 2,600 pounds. Due to the larger tire size, most UTVs fit the definition of a Class 2 ATV when used for recreational purposes. See M.S. § 169.045, Subd. 1.
(Am. Ord. 574, passed 7-11-2017)