[Ord. No. 3198, 7-21-2020]
A. Definition.
As used in this Section the following term shall have the meaning
indicated:
UTV or UTILITY VEHICLE
A motorized vehicle, with not less than four (4) non-highway
tires that is manufactured and used exclusively for off-highway use
which is sixty-four (64) inches or less in width and a total highway
dry weight to not more than two thousand (2,000) pounds. This Section
shall not apply to UTVs or utility vehicles owned and operated by
a governmental entity for official use or for agricultural purposes
or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and
sunset on the day of operation.
B. Requirements
for operating a utility vehicle on public roads within the City:
1. Any individual operating a utility vehicle shall have a valid operator's
or chauffeur's license, but is not required to pass an examination
for the operation of a motorcycle;
2. Any individual operating a utility vehicle and all occupants shall
wear a properly fastened seat belt if the utility vehicle has a seat
belt designed and provided by the manufacturer;
3. The utility vehicle shall be operated only on City streets at the
posted speed limit and shall obey speed zones;
4. The utility vehicle shall have either a DOT approved reflective safety
triangle or a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven
(7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The
flag shall be day-glow colored and shall be triangular shaped, with
an area not less than thirty (30) square inches;
5. The utility vehicle and driver shall be properly insured according
to limits required by State law for licensed motor vehicles, and such
proof of insurance shall be kept with the vehicle at all times. Such
insurance shall specifically list the utility vehicle as referenced
by the serial number and year of model;
6. Utility vehicles may be operated only on improved streets and alleys.
Utility vehicles are prohibited on any streets maintained by MoDOT,
except as necessary to cross such State-maintained roads. Utility
vehicles may not be operated on City sidewalks;
7. The number of occupants riding in the UTV must not exceed the manufacturer's
intended capacity. No riders are allowed to ride in the dump bed of
a UTV on City streets or alley ways.
C. No
individual operating a utility vehicle shall:
1. Operate the utility vehicle in any careless or imprudent manner so
as to endanger any person or property of any person;
2. Operate the utility vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
or controlled substance;
3. Operate a utility vehicle unless the utility vehicle is properly
equipped with headlights, taillights and brake lights;
4. Operate a UTV on any unimproved park property (grass area) without
a special event permit that allows for such use.
D. This
Chapter is not intended to prohibit use of UTVs on private land within
the City limits of Pacific.
[Ord. No. 3198, 7-21-2020]
A. Definition.
As used in this Section the following term shall have the meaning
indicated:
GOLF CART
A motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation
on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes. A golf cart
which may be operated on the streets, roads and alleyways of the City
shall be classified as a low-speed vehicle (LSV). This Section shall
not apply to golf carts owned and operated by a governmental entity
for official use or golf carts operated for agricultural purposes
or industrial on-premises purposes between the official sunrise and
sunset on the day of operation.
1. The following must appear on the manufactured statement of origin
(MSO):
a. The body type must be specified as a low speed vehicle.
b. There must be a statement indicating that the LSV meets or exceeds
the minimal Federal safety requirements.
B. Requirements
for operating golf carts on City streets, roads or alleyways within
the City:
1. The golf cart shall be currently registered and licensed pursuant
to City ordinances (if any);
2. Any individual operating a golf cart shall have a valid operator's
or chauffeur's license, but is not required to pass an examination
for the operation of a motorcycle;
3. The golf cart and driver shall be properly insured according to limits
required by State law for licensed motor vehicles, and such proof
of insurance shall specifically list the vehicle as referenced by
the serial number and year of model. Proof of insurance must be kept
with the golf cart;
4. Any individual operating a golf cart and all occupants shall wear
a properly fastened seat belt if the golf cart has a seat belt designed
and provided by the manufacturer;
5. The golf cart shall be operated only on City streets at the posted
speed limit. Golf carts may not be operated on City sidewalks;
6. The utility vehicle shall have either a DOT approved reflective safety
triangle or a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven
(7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The
flag shall be day-glow colored and shall be triangular shaped, with
an area not less than thirty (30) square inches;
7. The number of occupants riding in a golf cart shall not exceed the
manufacturer's intended capacity and no riders may be carried in dump
beds.
C. No
individual operating a golf cart shall:
1. Operate the golf cart in any careless or imprudent manner so as to
endanger any person or property of any person;
2. Operate the golf cart while under the influence of alcohol or controlled
substance;
3. Operate the golf cart between the hours of official sunset and sunrise,
unless the golf cart is properly equipped with headlights, taillights
and brake lights.