(a) Equipment.
(1) Low speed and under-speed vehicles operated on the streets, highways, and public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio, 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. A light to illuminate the rear license plate and make the plate legible from a distance of 50 feet
D. At least one working brake light
E. Two headlights, white or clear in color
F. A horn
G. A rearview mirror
H. A windshield
I. Windshield wiper
J. Turn signals
K. Brakes sufficient to stop within 40 feet
L. An emergency brake sufficient to hold the vehicle on any grade
M. Working exhaust system if the unit has an internal combustion engine
N. One seat belt per occupant of the vehicle
O. A child safety seat installed to manufacturer specifications for any occupant under the age of four or under 40 pounds in weight
P. A child booster safety seat installed to manufacturer specifications for any occupant between the ages of four and eight or under 4'9" in height.
(b) Licensing Requirements of Operator.
(1) The operator of a low speed or under-speed vehicle on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio shall have a valid driver's license.
(2) The operator of a low speed or under-speed vehicle on public roadways or on public property in the City of Troy shall be no less than 16 years of age.
(c) Insurance Requirements of Owner and Operator.
(1) The owner of a low speed or under-speed vehicle that is driven on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio shall maintain proof of financial responsibility thereon as required by the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) The operator of a low speed or under-speed vehicle that is driven on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio shall have in his possession proof of insurance while operating the low speed or under-speed vehicle.
(d) Inspection and Title Requirements.
(1) No person shall operate a low speed or under-speed vehicle on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio without first obtaining an inspection by the Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio, the Miami County Sheriff, or the law enforcement official of another jurisdiction within the State of Ohio.
(2) No person shall operate a low speed or under-speed vehicle on the public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio without permanently displaying a sticker/decal issued by the inspecting authority on the low speed or under-speed vehicle.
(3) No person shall operate a low speed or under-speed vehicle on public roadways or on public property within the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio without first obtaining a Certificate of Title from the Clerk of Courts.
(4) If the Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio, or his designee, or another agent designated and approved by the State of Ohio, determines that the low speed or under-speed vehicle complies with the State of Ohio's statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio shall issue the owner or operator a certificate of compliance entitling the owner or operator to operate the low speed or under-speed vehicle on the streets within the corporate limits of the City of Troy. The owner or operator shall also show the Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio, or his designee, proof of liability insurance for the low speed or under-speed vehicle before a certificate of compliance is issued. The owner or operator of any low-speed or under-speed vehicle shall be required to pay a fee in the amount of $20.00 to the City of Troy through the Police Department of the City of Troy, Ohio before the low speed or under-speed vehicle may be operated on the streets of the corporate limits of the City of Troy, Ohio. Any certificate issued pursuant to this section by the Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio shall expire upon the transfer or sale of the low speed or under-speed vehicle. The Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio shall keep a copy of each certificate issued pursuant to this section. The owner or operator of any low speed or under-speed vehicle shall keep a copy of any certificate issued pursuant to this section inside the low speed or under-speed vehicle to which it pertains. The Chief of Police of the City of Troy, Ohio shall issue a sticker or other similar device to the owner of each low speed or under-speed vehicle once it is inspected. The sticker shall signify compliance with this section. The owner of each low speed or under-speed vehicle shall display the sticker in a conspicuous place on the rear of the low speed or under-speed vehicle.
(e) Operation. No person shall operate a low speed or under-speed vehicle upon any street within the corporate limits of in the City of Troy, Ohio where the posted speed limit exceeds twenty-five miles per hour. An operator of a low speed or under-speed vehicle may cross intersections only at such intersections in which the posted speed limit is thirty five miles per hour or less. The operator of a low speed or under-speed vehicle shall comply with all other applicable laws.
(f) Penalty. 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.
(Ord. 14-2018. Passed 3-5-18.)