Taylor Gronau Intern

 Include: ◦ ATV’s ◦ Golf Carts ◦ Mini-trucks ◦ Motorized foot scooters ◦ Mini-motorcycles ◦ Electric-assisted bicycles  Regulated by state and federal law ◦ Cities can regulate through local ordinances

 Generally limited to golf carts, ATVs, and mini-trucks  Special use vehicles are not permitted on city streets unless explicitly allowed by city ordinance  City regulation does not apply to use on private property  Must include a permitting scheme

 State law lists minimal requirements ◦ See page 7 of League of Minnesota Cities memo  City ordinance cannot require that ATV or golf cart operators have a drivers license ◦ Can require license for mini-truck operators  Operators must be old enough to purchase insurance ◦ Must present proof of insurance before issuance of permit

 Regulates golf carts and ATVs  Operators must have permit  Requires applicants to designate: ◦ Roadways that vehicle is intended to be operated on ◦ The hours/days of intended operation  Other requirements: ◦ Driver’s license ◦ Proof of insurance

 Regulates golf carts  Requires permit for use  Requirements for permit: ◦ Driver’s license ◦ Proof of insurance ◦ If disabled, certificate from physician authorizing use ◦ A written description of intended route(s)  Can only be used to and from golf course

 Approved route is listed on permit  Equipment requirements (e.g. rear view mirror, slow moving vehicle sign)  Restrictions on operation: ◦ Can only be operated from sunrise to sunset ◦ May not be operated during inclement weather

 Regulates utility-terrain vehicles, and mini- trucks  Permit required for use  Utility-terrain vehicles can only be used for business or commercial purposes  Exempts city from permit requirement

 Requirements for permit: ◦ Driver’s license or reason why the applicant does not have a current driver’s license ◦ The nature of any physical handicap ◦ Proof of insurance ◦ Must be 18 years old  Specifies equipment requirements for UTVs and mini-trucks

 Regulates golf carts  Permit required for use  Requirements for permit: ◦ Driver’s license or submit a certificate from a physician that applicant can safely operate the vehicle ◦ Proof of insurance

 Equipment requirements (e.g. rear view mirror, slow moving vehicle sign)  Restrictions on operation: ◦ Can only be operated from sunrise to sunset ◦ Prohibits use on county, state, and federal highways and busy city streets (listed in ordinance)  Allows exemptions for special events ◦ If event is three days or less and occurs once per year ◦ Event organizers must receive permission from Police Department

 Make no change, keep ordinance as is  Allow golf carts to and from golf courses ◦ Rochester model  Allow golf carts for business and commercial purposes ◦ Mankato model  Allow for general use with permit and prohibit use on busy streets and highways ◦ Alexandria model  Mixed bag approach

 See attached document  Update permitting process  Specify equipment requirements  Limit use of golf carts and ATVs to: ◦ To and from gold course ◦ Purpose of powering an approved pull-behind pedestrian trailer in conjunction with a group of elderly or disabled persons  Limit use of mini-trucks to city staff/business