As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:
COMMERCIAL PEDAL TOUR QUADRICYCLE
A pedal tour quadricycle is a four- or more wheeled bicycle-like
vehicle that is human powered by pedaling that transports passengers
on bicycle-like seats and is propelled by five or more passengers,
not including the operator. A pedal tour quadricycle may have a maximum
length of 20 feet, a maximum width of eight feet six inches and a
maximum height of 12 feet. A pedal tour quadricycle may be motor assisted.
COMMERCIAL PEDAL TOUR QUADRICYCLE DRIVER
Any person who is responsible for the safe operation of a
commercial pedal tour quadricycle, including but not limited to the
steering and braking and maintaining compliance with all state and
local traffic regulations.
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 be from July 1 through
June 30 yearly.
All commercial pedal tour quadricycle(s) shall be assigned a
number or number series by the City Clerk's office. The number
assigned shall be displayed at least two inches to the right of the
rear left-hand turn signal but no further than the center of the commercial
pedal tour quadricycle 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 commercial pedal tour quadricycle.
No pedal tour quadricycle business license shall be issued or
renewed without proof of general liability insurance covering each
pedal tour quadricycle in the minimum amount of $2,000,000. Such policy
of insurance shall be issued by an insurance company authorized to
do business in the State of Wisconsin and shall identify each pedal
tour quadricycle covered by the policy. No license shall be issued
until the applicant provides proof of insurance in compliance with
this section and satisfactory to the City.
Hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 pm.
Every commercial pedal tour quadricycle 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 commercial pedal tour quadricycle owner or driver shall operate
or allow the operation of a commercial pedal tour quadricycle on any
street unless the commercial pedal tour quadricycle meets the following
equipment and safety standards:
A. Tires. Tires shall be of a size appropriate for the vehicle with
no mismatched tires per the design of the vehicle. There shall be
no cuts to the tire, localized worn spots that expose the ply, or
visible tread wear indicators.
B. Operational horn. The commercial pedal tour quadricycle shall be
equipped with a fully operational horn or bell.
C. Brakes. It shall be unlawful to operate, or cause to be operated,
a commercial pedal tour quadricycle that is not equipped with a front
and rear braking system capable of being manipulated by the driver
from the driver's normal position of operation and capable of
causing a commercial pedal tour quadricycle with a loaded passenger
compartment to come to a complete stop in a linear path of motion
when each wheel of the vehicle is in contact with the ground on dry,
level, clean pavement. The braking system controlling the rear wheels
shall be a hydraulic disc braking system, which are unaffected by
rain or wet conditions. An emergency brake shall also be provided
in addition to the hydraulic disc braking system.
D. Headlights, taillights, mirrors, turn signals, and other requirements.
Every commercial pedal tour quadricycle 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 or a wide-angle rearview mirror affixed to
the pedal tour quadricycle to reflect to the driver a view of the
street for a distance of at least 200 feet from the rear of the pedal
tour quadricycle.
(3) A red light and brake light affixed to the rear of the pedal tour
quadricycle car which must be visible for a distance of at least 200
feet from the rear of the pedal tour quadricycle and must be illuminated
at all times during darkness. Turn signals must be affixed to the
front and rear of the vehicle.
(4) All pedal tour quadricycles shall have reflectors on the frame and
a red reflector mounted on each side of the rear of the vehicle, at
least one inch from the outer edge and centered. In addition, the
international slow-moving triangle must be displayed on the rear of
the pedal tour quadricycle.
Advertisements shall not be allowed on the manufactured body
of the commercial pedal tour quadricycle other than the name of the
pedal tour business. 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 pedal car.
Every licensed pedal tour quadricycle business shall:
A. Take affirmative measures to ensure that all of its owners and drivers
comply with the terms of this chapter.
B. Be responsible for making sure that all pedal tour quadricycles are
operated by a pedal tour quadricycle driver with a valid pedal tour
quadricycle driver's license issued under this chapter.
C. Ensure that no pedal tour quadricycle 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,
the Public Works and Parks Department, the Police Department, or any
other City official.
E. Promptly report any and all accidents involving pedal tour quadricycles
operating in Hudson to the Hudson Police Department.
F. Every licensed pedal tour quadricycle company shall be deemed the
agent of service of all notices, orders, and other correspondences
from the City of Hudson to pedal tour quadricycle 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.
Except as otherwise provided, any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter
1, §
1-18, of the Hudson City Code.
Each section, provision, or portion thereof of this chapter
is an independent section, and the holding of any section or part
thereof to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective for any cause
shall not be deemed to affect the validity or constitutionality of
any other sections or parts thereof.
This chapter shall become effective after adoption and publication
as required by law.