As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES (NEV)
A self-propelled motor vehicle that has successfully completed the neighborhood electric vehicle America test program conducted by the Federal Government Department of Energy and that conforms to the definition and requirements for low-speed vehicles as adopted in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for low-speed vehicles under 49 CRF 571.3(b) and 571.500. "Neighborhood electric vehicles" do not include golf carts.
A. 
NEVs shall be four-wheeled and have a speed range of at least 20 miles per hour and not more than 25 miles per hour on a paved surface and have a gross vehicle weight at rest of less than 2,500 pounds.
B. 
NEVs shall be equipped in the following manner:
[Amended 9-27-2022 by Ord. No. 1475]
(1) 
Headlamps.
(2) 
Front and rear turn signals.
(3) 
Stop lamps.
(4) 
Reflex reflectors: one red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the rear.
(5) 
An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side and either an exterior mirror on the passenger side or an interior review mirror.
(6) 
Parking brake.
(7) 
Horn.
(8) 
Reflective "Slow Moving" sign or flag on the rear of the NEV.
(9) 
A windshield that conforms to the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials (49 CFR 571.205).
(10) 
A vehicle identification number (VIN) that complies with federal law (949 CFR 565).
(11) 
A Type 1 or Type 2 seatbelt assembly conforming to 49 CFR 571.209, and Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 209, for each designated seating position.
(12) 
Meets the general test conditions under 49 CFR 571.500(S6).
An individual using an NEV on City streets must have a valid regular or probationary driver's license and a motor vehicle liability policy in effect that covers NEVs and meets minimum requirements. For purposes of this section, a learner's permit shall not be considered as a valid driver's license nor shall any license that has been revoked, temporary or otherwise, or suspended for any reason, be considered as a valid driver's license during the period of suspension or revocation.
[Amended 6-13-2023 by Ord. No. 1487]
A licensed individual may operate an NEV on any roadway within the City that has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less, regardless of whether the municipality has jurisdiction over the roadway, except as limited by state law and this Article II. The NEV must have headlamps on at all times while being operated by an individual. An NEV may not be operated on any recreational trails throughout the City. A licensed individual may operate an NEV on any highway within the City with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less for the sole purpose of crossing the roadway whereby crossing the roadway connects roads that are designated for NEV operation.