[Ord. No. 2022-068, 8-22-2022]
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing body of any municipality may by resolution or ordinance allow persons to operate Neighborhood Vehicles upon any street or highway under the governing body's jurisdiction subject to the following limitations. No Neighborhood Vehicle shall operate at any time on any State or Federal highway or on a street or a highway with a posted speed in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Neighborhood Vehicles may be operated on public streets and/or State highways with posted speed limits in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour, but not more than forty-five (45) miles per hour, for the sole purpose of crossing a portion of such street or State highway. Crossing such roadways shall only occur at intersections equipped with electronic traffic control signals, unless access to such an intersection is not available. No Neighborhood Vehicle shall cross any street or highway at an intersection where the street or highway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five (45) miles per hour.
[Ord. No. 2022-068, 8-22-2022]
A. 
Neighborhood Vehicles operated on public streets shall be manufactured and equipped in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 304, Sections 304.029 and 304.034, RSMo., and in any case, will minimally be equipped with the following:
1. 
Headlamps;
2. 
Front and rear turn signal lamps;
3. 
Taillamps;
4. 
Stop lamps/brake lights;
5. 
Reflex reflectors: one (1) red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one (1) red on the rear;
6. 
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;
7. 
Seatbelts installed to cross the lap portion of all passengers;
8. 
Headlights, taillights, and brake lights must emit light visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway at five hundred (500) feet;
9. 
If equipped with a windshield, it must conform with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard on glazing materials (49 CFR 571.205);
10. 
A Vehicle Identification or Serial Number.
B. 
Unless otherwise required by the laws of the State of Missouri, and except as expressly provided for in this Chapter of City Code, Neighborhood Vehicles are not subject to the State of Missouri title or registration provisions, and are specifically not subject to Chapter 385 of this Code, other than Section 385.020 (DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED) and Section 380.160 (USE OF SAFETY BELTS) which shall remain applicable to Neighborhood Vehicles, but only as to the operation of same on public streets.
[Ord. No. 2022-068, 8-22-2022]
A. 
A Neighborhood Vehicle may be operated upon the public City streets but not State or Federal highways, other than for purposes of crossing same if it meets the requirements of this Chapter. Persons operating a Neighborhood Vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other motor vehicle, except as to special regulations in this Chapter and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application.
B. 
The operator of a Neighborhood Vehicle shall observe all traffic laws and local ordinances regarding the rules of the road. A Neighborhood Vehicle may be operated on all public City streets with posted speeds of thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less. The provisions of this Subsection shall not prohibit a Neighborhood Vehicle from crossing a street or highway with a posted speed limit of up to forty-five (45) miles per hour at an intersection equipped with an electronic traffic control signal unless no access to such intersection is available.
C. 
No Neighborhood Vehicle may be operated on any sidewalk, path or walkway designated for use by pedestrians or operators of non-motorized vehicles.
D. 
At no time shall a child or infant required to be restrained in a child safety seat be transported in a Neighborhood Vehicle.
E. 
Neighborhood Vehicles shall be exempt from the requirements of Sections 307.350 to 307.402, RSMo., for purposes of titling and registration. Neighborhood Vehicles shall comply with the standards in 49 CFR 571.500, as amended.
F. 
Every operator of a Neighborhood Vehicle shall maintain insurance in the amount of at least State minimum requirements, on such Neighborhood Vehicle as required by Chapter 303, RSMo., if the vehicle is to be operated upon public streets.
G. 
Each person operating a Neighborhood Vehicle on public streets shall possess a valid driver's license issued pursuant to Chapter 302, RSMo.
H. 
All Neighborhood Vehicles shall be manufactured in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards for low-speed vehicles in 49 CFR 571.500, as amended.
I. 
No operator of a Neighborhood Vehicle shall carry passengers that are less than sixteen (16) years of age unless the operator is the legal guardian of such passenger(s).
J. 
Only the number of people the Neighborhood Vehicle is designed to seat may ride at any time.
K. 
Neighborhood Vehicles are prohibited from pulling trailers, boats, jet skis, other objects, people or animals on public streets and the right-of-way.
L. 
Every person operating a Neighborhood Vehicle on a public street of the City shall be subject to all of the duties and regulations applicable to a driver of a motor vehicle imposed by law, specifically including, but not limited to those laws pertaining to the possession and use of drugs and alcoholic beverages and operating a motor vehicle under the influence as provided for in Chapter 342 of this Code.
[Ord. No. 2022-007, § 1, 2-14-2022; Ord. No. 2022-068, 8-22-2022]
A. 
Neighborhood Vehicles operating on public streets under the jurisdiction of the City shall be registered with the City Clerk for the City.
B. 
Each application for registration shall include:
1. 
Basic identifying information for the Neighborhood Vehicle (make, model, color and such other identifying information as the City Clerk deems advisable);
2. 
The name and address of the owner of the Neighborhood Vehicle;
3. 
A copy of proof of insurance, in the amount of at least State minimum requirements;
4. 
A certification by the owner that the Neighborhood Vehicle meets all requirements of this Chapter;
5. 
A proof of registration issued by the City in the form of a receipt for registration and an identification sticker shall constitute all permits required from the City. The proof of registration shall be kept in the Neighborhood Vehicle at all times of operation on a public street, and the current registration sticker shall be conspicuously displayed on the exterior of the Neighborhood Vehicle on the left, rear bumper/fender. Registration stickers are not transferable. Registrations must be renewed every other calendar year.
C. 
The City may charge a fee for each Neighborhood Vehicle registration and/or renewal, as approved by the Governing Body and listed in the Schedule of Fees maintained in the Finance Department.
D. 
In order to apply for new or renewal registration under this Section, Neighborhood Vehicles more than two (2) years old shall pass an inspection conducted by an inspector as authorized by the City of Raymore. The City Clerk will maintain inspection forms which will list the Neighborhood Vehicle inspection requirements as provided below. The City Clerk may provide blank inspection forms to authorized inspectors and owners of Neighborhood Vehicles upon request.
1. 
The Neighborhood Vehicle inspection will consist of the following:
a. 
Confirm that headlamps are existing and operational.
b. 
Confirm that front and rear turn signal lamps are existing and operational.
c. 
Confirm that taillamps are existing and operational.
d. 
Confirm existence of reflex reflectors: one (1) red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one (1) red on the rear.
e. 
Confirm the existence of 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.
f. 
Confirm the existence of seatbelts installed to cross the lap portion of all passengers.
g. 
Headlights, taillights, and brake lights must emit light visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway at five hundred (500) feet.
h. 
If equipped with a windshield, it must conform with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard on glazing materials (49 CFR 571.205).
i. 
Confirm the existence of a Vehicle Identification or Serial Number.
j. 
Confirm that the brakes and brake lights are operational.
k. 
Confirm that the parking brake (if equipped) is operational.
l. 
Confirm that the steering column is operational.
m. 
Confirm the existence of a flag (not less than thirty (30) square inches in area) extending not less than one (1) foot above the canopy of the vehicle or not less than seven (7) feet above the ground if the vehicle is not equipped with a canopy.
n. 
Confirm that the Neighborhood Vehicle has not less than four (4) wheels.
o. 
Confirm that there is not less than two thirty-seconds (2/32) inch of tread depth remaining on each tire, there are no visible tire threads or cords showing and there is no visible rubber separation.
The owner must return the signed certificate of satisfactory inspection to the City Clerk in order to receive the City registration sticker.
[Ord. No. 2022-068, 8-22-2022]
A. 
Neighborhood Vehicles must utilize front and rear lights while being operated on public streets between dusk and dawn. Brake lights are required at all times.
B. 
Any person operating a Neighborhood Vehicle on a public street shall be subject to the traffic regulations of Section 304.029, RSMo.
C. 
Neighborhood Vehicles permitted by this Chapter are not considered to be a motor vehicle and are exempt from title requirements, State vehicle registration requirements and emissions compliance certificates, all pursuant to Chapter 301, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 2025-029, 5-12-2025]
A. 
Violation of any traffic codes, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle under this Chapter 341 of the Raymore Code of Ordinances committed by an individual while operating a neighborhood vehicle shall be an infraction and subject to the penalties provided for therein.
B. 
Anyone without a valid drivers license and/or under the age of sixteen (16) years found to be operating a neighborhood vehicle shall be subject to any and all traffic codes, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed minor, and the parents or other legal guardian may be subject to citation as applicable. In addition, the registration issued pursuant to Section 341.040 may be subject to revocation for any neighborhood vehicle found to be operated by an individual without a valid drivers license and/or under the age of sixteen (16) for a period of twelve (12) months. Such revocation shall be administrative and may be affected by the City Clerk upon a determination of guilt by the Municipal Court, unless timely and successfully appealed.