As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:
DARKNESS
Any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour
before sunrise or any time when visibility is obstructed by elements
such as fog, rain or snow.
PEDALCAB
A nonmotorized three-wheel bicycle that transports or is
capable of transporting passengers on attached seats. A pedalcab is
not power assisted. A pedalcab shall not exceed 120 inches in length
and 66 inches in width.
PEDALCAB BUSINESS
The business of operating one or more pedalcabs for the recreational
or physical transportation of the general public for profit, not-for-profit,
or as a free service accepting tips or displaying advertising.
PEDALCAB TRAILER
A two-wheeled vehicle no wider than 55 inches and capable
of carrying a maximum of three passengers and securely attached and
locked to the pedalcab vehicle. Children aged 12 and under are not
allowed to ride in a trailer unless accompanied by an adult.
PREARRANGED PEDALCAB SERVICES
Pedalcab service for events such as weddings, group transportation,
downtown tours or similar events which are prearranged with the pedalcab
company.
STREET
Any street or roadway under the jurisdiction of the City.
VEHICLE
Every device in, upon, or by which any person is or may be
transported or drawn upon a highway or street.
Licenses issued under this chapter shall expire on June 30 of
each year.
All pedalcabs shall be assigned a number or number series by
the City Clerk's office. The number assigned shall be displayed
on the rear side of the pedalcab and shall be a minimum of three inches
in height and in a contrasting color that does not blend into the
paint color of the pedalcab. All trailers attached to a pedalcab shall
display the same number of the pedalcab so attached on the trailer.
No pedalcab license shall be issued or renewed without proof
of general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.
No license shall be issued until the applicant provides proof of insurance
in compliance with this section and satisfactory to the City.
The City shall require an annual pedalcab inspection and may
designate minimum safety standards for equipment and body defects.
Pedalcabs found to not meet minimum inspection standards may be identified
as "out of service" and shall not operate until such defects have
been repaired and approved by the director his or her designee.
Every pedalcab shall be operated in compliance with all applicable
federal, state and local traffic laws and in a manner so as to assure
the safety of persons and property.
No pedalcab owner or driver shall operate or allow the operation
of a pedalcab on any street unless the pedalcab meets the following
equipment and safety standards:
A. Tires. Tires shall be of a size appropriate for the pedalcab with
no mismatched tires. There shall be no cuts to the tire, localized
worn spots that expose the ply, or visible tread wear indicators.
B. Operational horn. The pedalcab shall be equipped with a fully operational
horn or bell.
C. Brakes. It shall be unlawful for a licensee to operate, or cause
to be operated, a pedalcab that is not equipped with a front and rear
braking system capable of being manipulated by the licensee from his
normal position of operation and is capable of causing a pedalcab
with a loaded passenger compartment to come to a complete stop within
a distance of 15 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour in a linear
path of motion when each wheel of the pedalcab is in contact with
the ground on dry, level, clean pavement. The braking system controlling
the rear wheels shall be hydraulic or mechanical disc or drum brakes
which are unaffected by rain or wet conditions.
D. Headlights, taillights, mirrors, turn signals, and other requirements.
Every pedalcab shall be equipped with the operational equipment set
forth in the subsections below:
(1) A headlight capable of projecting a beam of white light for a distance
at a minimum of 300 feet which shall be clearly visible during darkness
and must be illuminated at all times during darkness.
(2) A side-mounted mirror affixed to the pedalcab to reflect to the pedalcab
driver a view of the street for a distance of at least 200 feet from
the rear of the pedalcab.
(3) A red taillight and brake light affixed to the rear of the pedalcab
which must be visible for a distance of at least 500 feet from the
rear of the pedalcab and must be illuminated at all times during darkness.
Turn signals must be affixed to the front and rear of the vehicle.
(4) All pedalcabs shall have reflectors on each pedal, the front of the
pedalcab frame, mounted on the spokes of each wheel, and a red reflector
mounted on each side of the rear of the pedalcab, at least one inch
from the outer edge and centered.
E. No more than one trailer may be attached to any pedalcab. All attached
trailers must be equipped with turn signals and red taillights.
No advertisements, other than the name of the pedalcab business,
shall be allowed on the manufactured body of the pedalcab. No banners,
poles, flags, detached signs, or any other addition or object will
be permitted. No amplified sound for the purpose of advertising or
solicitation for passengers shall be allowed on a pedalcab.
Every licensed pedalcab company shall:
A. Take affirmative measures to insure that all of its owners and drivers
comply with the terms of this chapter.
B. Be responsible for making sure that all pedalcabs are operated by
a pedalcab driver with a valid pedalcab driver's license issued
under this chapter.
C. Insure that no pedalcab is operated in unsafe mechanical condition
or continues to operate after it has been ordered out of service.
D. Promptly respond to all requests for information from the City Clerk,
City Police Department or other City departments.
E. Promptly report any and all accidents involving pedalcabs operating
in Hudson to the Hudson Police Department and Hudson City Clerk.
F. Every licensed pedalcab company shall be deemed the agent for service
of all notices, orders, and other correspondence from the City of
Hudson to pedalcab drivers operating under its company license.
In addition to all other penalties, any violation of the terms
of this chapter shall be grounds for revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal
of the license provided for in this chapter.
This chapter shall become effective after adoption and publication
as required by law.