(A) Equipment.
(1) Low speed vehicles, under-speed vehicles, and mini-trucks operated on the streets, highways, and public property within the corporate limits of the city, shall have a minimum of the following functional equipment thereon:
(a) At least one working rear red colored tail light;
(b) License plates in the front and rear of the low-speed or under-speed vehicle, bracketed to the vehicle;
(c) At least two working brake lights;
(d) Two headlights, white or clear in color;
(e) A rearview mirror;
(f) A windshield;
(g) Turn signals;
(h) A horn;
(i) Brakes sufficient to stop within 40 feet;
(j) An emergency brake sufficient to hold the vehicle on any grade;
(k) A properly working steering mechanism;
(l) Appropriate tires free of major bumps, bulges, breaks, or other unsafe condition;
(m) Working exhaust system if the vehicle has an internal combustion engine.
(B) Licensing requirements of operator.
(1) The operator of a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the city shall have a valid driver's license;
(2) The operator of a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck on public roadways or on public property in the city shall be no less than 16 years of age.
(C) Insurance requirements of owner and operator.
(1) The owner of a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck that is driven on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the city shall maintain proof of financial responsibility thereon as required by the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) The operator of a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck that is driven on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the city shall have in his possession proof of insurance while operating the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck.
(D) Inspection and title requirements.
(1) No person shall operate a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the city without first obtaining an inspection by the Chief of Police of the city, or the law enforcement official of another jurisdiction within the State of Ohio.
(2) No person shall operate a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck on the public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the city without permanently displaying a sticker/decal issued by the inspecting authority on the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck.
(3) No person shall operate a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the city without first obtaining a Certificate of Title from the Clerk of Courts.
(4) If the Chief of Police of the city, or his designee, or another agent designated and approved by the State of Ohio, determines that the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck complies with the State of Ohio's statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police of the city shall issue the owner or operator a certificate of compliance entitling the owner or operator to operate the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck on the streets within the corporate limits of the city. The owner or operator shall also show the Chief of Police of the city or his designee, proof of liability insurance for the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck before a certificate of compliance is issued. The owner or operator of any low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck shall be required to pay a fee in the amount of $20 to the city through the Police Department of the city before the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck may be operated on the streets of the corporate limits of the city. Any certificate issued pursuant to this section by the Chief of Police of the city shall expire upon the transfer or sale of the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck. The Chief of Police of the city shall keep a copy of each certificate issued pursuant to this section. The owner or operator of any low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck shall keep a copy of any certificate issued pursuant to this section inside the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck to which it pertains. The Chief of Police of the city shall issue a sticker or other similar device to the owner of each low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck once it is inspected. The sticker shall signify compliance with this section. The owner of each low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle or mini-truck shall display the sticker in a conspicuous place on the rear of the low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck.
(E) Low speed vehicles, under-speed vehicles, and mini-trucks. No person shall operate a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck upon any street within the corporate limits of the city where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 miles per hour, excepting that no low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, and mini-truck shall be operated on W. Main St. between Hyatt St. and Co. Rd. 25A. An operator of a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck may cross intersections only at such intersections in which the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. The operator of a low speed vehicle, under-speed vehicle, or mini-truck shall comply with all other applicable laws.
(F) Utility vehicles.
(1) A state park or political subdivision employee or volunteer may operate a utility vehicle exclusively within the boundaries of state parks or political subdivision parks for the operation or maintenance of state or political subdivision park facilities.
(2) A person may operate a utility vehicle on any public roads or right-of-way, other than a freeway, when traveling from one farm field to another for agricultural purposes if the vehicle is displaying a triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem as described in R.C. § 4513.11.
(G) Except as otherwise provided, whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.