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SECTION 904
MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS, UTVs and ATVs
SUBSECTION:
904.100: PURPOSE
904.200: DEFINITIONS
904.300: PERMIT REQUIRED
904.400: OPERATING CONDITIONS
904.500: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT
904.600: EXEMPTION
904.700: VIOLATION; PENALTY
904.100
PURPOSE: Pursuant to its authority under Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.045,
the City authorizes the operation of motorized golf carts, all -terrain vehicles, utility
task vehicles and mini trucks on designated roadways as permitted under this
Section.
904.200: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Section the following definitions shall apply
unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
All -Terrain Vehicle or Vehicles: A motorized vehicle with: (1) not less than
three, but not more than six low pressure or non -pneumatic tires; (2) a total dry
weight of 2,000 pounds or less; and (3) a total width from outside of tire rim to
outside of tire rim that is 65 inches or less. AII-terrain vehicle includes a class 1
all -terrain vehicle and class 2 all -terrain vehicle. AII-terrain vehicle does not
include a golf cart, mini -truck, dune buggy, or go-cart or a vehicle designed and
used specifically for lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging, or mining purposes.
Designated Roadways: The roadways on which the off -road vehicle may
operate. Designated roadways are all public streets under City jurisdiction with
speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less.
Mini Truck: A motor vehicle that has four wheels; is propelled by an electric
motor with a rated power of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine
with a piston displacement capacity of 660 cubic centimeters or less; has a total
dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds; contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the
vehicle operator; commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, including a cargo
area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle; and was not originally
manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards required of motor
vehicles in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 571.101 to
571.404, and successor requirements. A mini truck does not include: (1) a
neighborhood electric vehicle or a medium -speed electric vehicle; or (2) a motor
vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal
Regulations, title 49, section 571.500, and successor requirements.
Motorized Golf Cart: A self-propelled vehicle of the type and style designated
for and commonly used by patrons of golf courses, including three or four
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wheeled vehicles specifically designed for handicap mobility equipped with the
proper slow moving vehicle signage and rearview mirrors. This definition
specifically excludes vehicles commonly known as all terrain vehicles or ATV's.
Off -Road Vehicle: Motorized golf carts, all -terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles
and mini trucks.
Utility Task Vehicle: A side -by -side, four-wheel drive, off -road vehicle that has
four wheels, is propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston
displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less, and has a total dry
weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds.
904.300: PERMIT REQUIRED: No off -road vehicle may be operated on designated roadways,
or any public right-of-way or public property without first obtaining a permit from the
City.
904.301: Permit Application: Every application for an off -road vehicle permit must be made
on a form supplied by the City and must contain the following information:
➢ Date;
➢ The name, address and phone number of the applicant;
➢ A copy of the applicant's driver's license;
➢ Make, model and serial number of the vehicle;
➢ Proof of insurance, including the company name, policy number, effective
dates, and coverage;
➢ Such other information as the City may require.
904.302: Fees: The City Council may establish a fee for a permit and set such fee forth in
the City Fee Schedule.
904.303: Term of Permit. Permits are effective for three (3) calendar years beginning
January 1st and ending December 31st, and may be renewed.
904.304: The applicant must provide evidence of insurance complying with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, Section 65B.48, with the permit application.
904.400: OPERATING CONDITIONS:
904.401: Designated Roadways: Off -road vehicles may only be operated on Designated
Roadways.
904.402: Prohibited Operation: The operation of off -road vehicles is expressly prohibited on
all public bike trails, walking trails and sidewalks except in the case of the signed
ADA access from Kop Parkway to Watzl's Beach.
904.403: Times of Operation: Off -road vehicles may only be operated on the designated
roadways from sunrise to sunset. They shall not be operated in inclement weather
or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions, or at any
time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons and vehicles on the
roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
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904.404: Slow -Moving Emblem and Rear -View Mirrors:
➢ Off -road vehicles must display the slow -moving emblem as described in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.522 when operated on designated roadways.
➢ Off -road vehicles must be equipped with a rear-view mirror.
904.405: Crossing Intersecting Highways: Off -road vehicles may cross any street or
highway at signalized intersections.
904.406: Application of Traffic Laws: Every person operating an off -road vehicle on
designated roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any
other vehicle under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, except when those
provisions cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts and except as
otherwise specifically provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.045,
Subdivision 7.
904.407: Every off -road vehicle operator shall have proof of insurance in possession while
operating the off -road vehicle on designated streets and shall produce such proof
of insurance on demand of a police officer as specified in Minnesota Statutes
169.791.
904.500: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT: A permit may be suspended or revoked at
any time by the City Manager or designee if the permittee has violated any of the
provisions of this Section or of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, or if there is
evidence the permittee cannot safely operate the off -road vehicle on the
designated roadways. The City Manager or designee will determine if the permit
should be suspended or revoked after providing the permittee with five (5) days
written notice and considering any information provided by the permittee. Any
Police Officer may temporarily suspend a permit prior to the hearing if, in the Police
Officer's professional judgment, public safety would otherwise be endangered.
904.501:
Appeal of Permit Revocation: A permittee may appeal the decision of the City
Manager or designee to revoke or suspend a permit to the City Council. Such an
appeal must be filed in writing within five (5) business days of the City Manager's
decision. The City Council will conduct an appeal hearing to determine if the
revocation or suspension should be sustained.
904.600: EXEMPTION: The City Manager or designee may waive the requirements of this
Section for the operation of off -road vehicles as part of a Community Event, as
defined in City Code Section 316.
904.700: VIOLATION; PENALTY: Any person violating the terms of this Section may have
his/her permit to operate an off -road vehicle in the City of Prior Lake suspended or
revoked as set forth above. In addition, any person violating the terms of this
Section shall, upon conviction of any such violation, be found guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punished in accordance with the penalties established
by Minnesota Statutes.
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Section 2. City Code Section 104 entitled "General Penalty" is adopted in its entirety by
reference as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication.
(Ord. Amd. 121-04, publ. 05/01/2021)
(This Space Intentionally Blank
For Future Amendments)
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