[2-2-2010; 2016 Code; 11-7-2022]
The purpose of this chapter is to enable the operation of neighborhood electric vehicles, low-speed vehicles, and golf carts in the City.
[2-2-2010; 2016 Code; 11-7-2022]
A neighborhood electric vehicle, low-speed vehicle or golf cart operated in the City shall be equipped with:
(A) 
Headlamps.
(B) 
Front and rear turn signal lamps.
(C) 
Tail lamps.
(D) 
Stop lamps.
(E) 
Reflex reflectors: one red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the rear.
(F) 
An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror.
(G) 
A parking brake.
(H) 
A windshield that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials (49 CFR 571.205).
(I) 
A Type 1 or Type 2 seat belt assembly, conforming to 49 CFR § 571.209 (federal motor, vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies), installed at each designated seating position.
[2-2-2010; 2016 Code; 11-7-2022]
No person shall operate a neighborhood electric vehicle, low-speed vehicle, or golf cart in the City unless such person possesses a valid operator's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle upon Wisconsin highways. No neighborhood electric vehicle or low-speed vehicle may be operated in the City unless such vehicle has been assigned a VIN and is properly registered under the laws of this state. No golf cart may be operated in the City unless the owner or operator has obtained a registration permit from the City.
[2-2-2010; 2016 Code; 11-7-2022]
It shall be lawful to operate a neighborhood electric vehicle, low-speed vehicle, or golf cart in the City except for those streets, alleys or other areas which ATV/UTV vehicles are expressly prohibited from traveling as stated from time to time by resolution of the Council. Each prohibited route shall be appropriately and conspicuously marked at the beginning of the prohibited route and at such intervals as necessary to enable operators to avoid such locations. All signs that indicate "No ATV Route" shall also prohibit neighborhood electric vehicles, low-speed vehicles, or golf carts.
[2-2-2010; 2016 Code; 11-7-2022]
The operator of a neighborhood electric vehicle, low-speed vehicle, or golf cart shall follow all of the rules of the road as found in Chapter 346 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended from time to time, which shall be adopted and incorporated by reference. Headlamps must be on at all times during operation of a neighborhood electric vehicle, low-speed vehicle or golf cart. Neighborhood electric vehicles, low-speed vehicles, and golf carts are required to be insured during operation in the same manner as all other motor vehicles. Operators are required to display proof of this insurance to a law enforcement officer when asked.
[2-2-2010; 2016 Code; 11-7-2022]
(A) 
The penalty for violation of this chapter shall be the same as the penalty for the same violation committed in the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a neighborhood electric vehicle, low-speed vehicle, or golf cart, provided however, the penalty for a violation of this chapter that would not also be a violation if committed in the operation of a motor vehicle other than a neighborhood electric vehicle, shall be a class 3 forfeiture and the costs of prosecution.
(B) 
Failure to pay. Any person who fails to pay a forfeiture imposed by this chapter shall be subject to the alternate sentencing provisions set forth in sections 345.47 and 800.09 of the Wisconsin Statutes.