[Code 2005 § 106-641; Ord. No.
04-20-09-04, § 1, 4-20-2009; amended at adoption]
This article is adopted to address the interest of public safety.
The vehicles addressed in this article are not designed or manufactured
to be used on public streets. The City in no way advocates their operation
on public streets. The City, by regulating such operation, is merely
addressing safety issues. Adoption of this article is not to be relied
upon as a determination that operation of such vehicles on streets
is safe or advisable if done in accordance with this article. All
persons who operate or ride in such vehicles on public streets do
so at their own risk and peril and must be observant of and attentive
to the safety of themselves and others, including their passengers,
other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City, after considering the
speed, volume and character of motor vehicle traffic using its public
streets, has reviewed and approved the use of certain such vehicles
on public streets under the conditions and limitations hereinafter
prescribed.
[Code 2005 § 106-642; Ord. No.
04-20-09-04, § 2, 4-20-2009]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
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.
A self-propelled vehicle with a minimum of four wheels, capable
of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour, maximum
rated pay load capacity of 1,200 pounds, maximum gross vehicle weight
of 2,500 pounds, capable of transporting not more than four persons.
Any self-propelled vehicle or motor-driven cycle having less
than an eight-inch wheel rim, or less than a forty-inch wheelbase
or less than a twenty-five-inch seat height.
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.
[Code 2005 § 106-643; Ord. No.
04-20-09-04, § 3, 4-20-2009]
A.
The self-propelled or motor-driven and operated vehicles described
in this section shall be prohibited from operating or shall be limited
in operation on the streets and highways of the City.
B.
Self-propelled or motor-driven cycles, known and commonly referred
to as "minibikes" and other similar trade names, shall be prohibited
from operating on the streets and highways of the City, except when
used in a parade.
C.
Golf carts and utility vehicles may be operated on the streets of
and highways within the City subject to the following limitations:
(1)
They may operate on state highways in the City only if making a perpendicular
crossing of State Highway 33 (Main Street) at the intersection of
Highland Avenue;
(2)
They shall not operate on the following streets of this City: Linwood
Avenue, Little Avenue, Highland Avenue, Kings Highway, and Broadway
Street East of Little Avenue, except when making a perpendicular crossing
of such street at an intersection; provided, that they may operate
on Highland Avenue between Walnut Street and North Street for purposes
of crossing State Highway 33 (Main Street);
(3)
They may only operate during daylight hours between the hours of
30 minutes after sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset;
(4)
The operator of such vehicles must have a valid automobile driver's
license;
(5)
Such vehicles must be insured by a policy of liability insurance
and the operator must carry proof of such insurance;
(6)
Such vehicles shall have the following equipment: daytime running
lights, rear stop light, turn signals, rearview mirror, locking brake,
seat belts, horn, and a manufacturer's serial number plate; and
(7)
Such vehicles must be inspected and registered annually with the
police department. An annual registration fee of $5 will be charged
to cover the costs of implementing and maintaining this article. Owners
must complete a registration form and the City police department will
issue a certification sticker to be attached to the driver's
side of the vehicle. Registration shall be denied vehicles which do
not conform to the requirements of this article.
D.
All-terrain vehicles shall be prohibited from operating on the streets
and highways of this City, except when used in a parade.
[Code 2005 § 106-644; Ord. No.
04-20-09-04, § 4, 4-20-2009]
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this article
shall be guilty of an offense punishable by fine of $100 plus court
costs.
