[Added 6-1-2010 by Ord. No. 8009]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine manufactured
and used exclusively for off-highway use traveling on four or more
low-pressure tires, and having a seat designed to be straddled by
the operator and handlebars for steering;
Any four-wheeled internal combustible or electrical vehicle
that is powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable
storage batteries or other sources of electrical current and whose
top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25
miles per hour designed primarily for operation on a recreational
golf course, which is not registered with the State of Oklahoma.
Any four-wheeled electrical vehicle that is powered by an
electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries
or other sources of electrical current and whose top speed is greater
than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour and
is manufactured in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration standards for low-speed vehicles in 49 CFR 571.500;
A vehicle powered by either an internal combustion engine
or electrical vehicle that is powered by an electric motor that draws
current from rechargeable storage batteries or other sources of electrical
current and whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but
not greater than 25 miles per hour utilized for transportation of
City employees or equipment during routine maintenance of City-owned
property or facilities.
A foreign-manufactured import or domestic-manufactured vehicle
powered by an internal combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement
of 1,000 cubic centimeters or less, which is 67 inches or less in
width, with an unladen dry weight of 3,400 pounds or less, traveling
on four or more tires, having a top speed of approximately 55 miles
per hour, equipped with a bed or compartment for hauling, and having
an enclosed passenger cab.
A vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, manufactured
and used exclusively for off-highway use, equipped with seating for
two or more people and a steering wheel, traveling on four or more
wheels.
A.
Notwithstanding the definitions of the terms "motor vehicle" and
"motorcycle" contained in the Motor Vehicle License and Registration
Act, 47 O.S. § 562, motor-driven cycles, known and commonly
referred to as "minibikes," "trail bikes," all terrain vehicles" (ATV)
and other similar trade names, shall not be permitted to be operated
on the streets or highways of the City of El Reno.
B.
The provisions of this section shall also apply to those motor-driven
or operated vehicles known as "go-karts" and power lawn mowers and
other motor vehicles which are manufactured principally for use off
the streets and highways. However, this shall not prohibit occasional
necessary movement of such golf carts, go-karts, power lawn mowers
and other vehicles on streets, and shall not prohibit the use of minibikes
and trail bikes used by participants in parades.
C.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as prohibiting farm
vehicles from using the streets or highways.
D.
Golf carts and utility vehicles (UV), side-by-side four wheelers
and small vehicles commonly known as "mini-trucks" are prohibited
from operating on federal and state highways and City streets within
the limits of the City of El Reno except as follows:[1]
(1)
When the UV or golf cart is operated by a person 16 years of age
or older who possesses a valid operator license, during the daylight
hours only. Daylight hours are determined to be 1/2 hour after sunrise
and 1/2 hour before sunset as listed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
(2)
UVs and golf carts may operate on a federal or state highway only
if making a perpendicular (90°) crossing of a federal or state
highway located within the limits of the City of El Reno.
(3)
Every person operating a UV or golf cart upon a street shall be granted
all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable
to the driver of a vehicle by the laws of this state declaring rules
of the road applicable to vehicles or by the traffic ordinances of
this City applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except as to special
regulations in this section and except as to those provisions of laws
and ordinances which by their nature can have no application.
(4)
All such golf carts and UVs, while operating in the limits of the
City of El Reno, shall have a "slow moving vehicle" emblem which shall
be affixed to the rear portion of the aforementioned vehicle. Golf
carts and UVs shall be equipped with a lap safety belt for each occupant
of the golf cart or UV. Passengers under the age of six years old
are restricted from riding upon such golf cart or UV unless the driver
of the golf cart or UV is 21 years of age or older.
(5)
All such golf carts and UVs, while operating in the limits of the
City of El Reno, shall be restricted from operating on a street or
highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour and
shall not be driven at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour.
E.
City-owned maintenance utility vehicles may be operated anywhere
within the City limits of the City of El Reno while performing authorized
City functions. Operation of the maintenance utility vehicle on any
street or highway with speed limits posted greater than 35 miles per
hour must be authorized by the City Manager or his/her designee:
F.
Any operator desiring to operate any golf cart or UV on any City
street of the City of El Reno will be required to:[2]
