For the purposes of this section, the terms defined shall have the meanings given them.
Subd. 1. The term“four-wheel all-terrain vehicle or ATV” means a motorized floatation-tired vehicle with four low-pressure tires that is limited in engine displacement to less than 1,000 cubic centimeters, as amended from time to time, and includes Class 1 and Class 2 all-terrain vehicles.
A. Class 1 all-terrain vehicle means an all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of less than 1,200 pounds, as amended from time to time.
B. Class 2 all-terrain vehicle means an all-terrain vehicle that has a total dry weight of 1,200 to 1,800 pounds, as amended from time to time.
Subd. 2. The term "mini-truck" as defined in M.S. § 169.01, subd. 40(a), as amended from time to time, means a motor vehicle that has four wheels; is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 660 cubic centimeters or less; has a total dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds; contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator; commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, including a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle; and was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards required of motor vehicles in 49 C.F.R §§ 571.101 to 571.404, and successor requirements. A mini-truck does not include: a neighborhood electric vehicle or a medium-speed electric vehicle as defined by M.S. § 169.011, subd. 39 and 47, as amended from time to time; or a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in 49 C.F.R. §§ 571.500, as it may be amended from time to time.
Subd. 3. The term "motorized bicycle" means a bicycle with fully operable pedals which may be propelled by human power or a motor, or by both, with a motor of a capacity of less than 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement, and a maximum of two break horsepower, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 mph on a flat surface with not more than 1% grade in any direction when the motor is engaged.
Subd. 4. The term "motorized golf cart" means any passenger conveyance being driven with four wheels with four low-pressure tires that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight less than 800 pounds.
Subd. 5. The term "operate" means to ride in or on and have control of a specialty vehicle.
Subd. 6. The term "operator" means the person who operates or is in actual physical control of a specialty vehicle.
Subd. 7. The term "owner" means a person, other than a lien holder, having a property interest in, or title to, a specialty vehicle, who is entitled to the use or possession thereof.
Subd. 8. The term “owner/operator responsibility” means every person leaving a specialty vehicle in a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him or her.
Subd. 9. The term "recreational motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle and any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle used for recreational purposes, including, but not limited to, a motorized bicycle, and an all-terrain vehicle.
Subd. 10. The term “specialty vehicle” means a recreational motor vehicle including, but not limited to, a motorized bicycle and four-wheel all-terrain vehicle (or ATV), motorized golf cart and mini truck.
(Ord. 42, Fourth Series, passed 9-16-2014; Am. Ord. 43, Fourth Series, passed 11-7-2014; Am. Ord. 46, Fourth Series, passed 2-3-2015)