For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE. Either a Class 1 ATV (under 1,000 pounds) or Class 2 ATV (1,000 to 1,800 pounds).
DRIVER. The person driving and having physical control over the motorized golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, or mini-truck and being the licensee.
ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICE. A self-balancing device with two non-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.
MEDIUM SPEED ELECTRIC VEHICLE. An electrically powered four-wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crushproof body design, that can attain a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour on a paved level surface, is fully enclosed and has at least one door for entry, has a wheelbase of
40 inches or greater and a wheel diameter of 10 inches or greater, and except with respect to maximum speed, otherwise meets or exceeds regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.500, and successor requirements.
MINI-TRUCK. As defined in M.S. § 169.01, Subdivision 40(a), 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 the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 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 § 73.11; or a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.500, as it may be amended from time to time.
MOTORIZED GOLF CART. 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 with less than 800 pounds.
NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE. An electrically powered motor vehicle that has four wheels, and has a speed attainable in one mile of at least 20 miles per hour, but not more than 25 miles per hour on a paved level surface.
(Ord. 308, passed 8-1-2005; Am. Ord. 333, passed 7-6-2011)