§ 26-316. Exception.

Motorized golf carts or four-wheel ATVs may be operated by physically disabled persons, as defined by Minn. Stats. § 169.345, subd. 2, subject to a permit issued pursuant to this section.

(1)

Application. An application for a permit shall be submitted to the police chief on forms provided by the police chief. The application shall include:

a.

The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.

b.

A certificate of insurance in accordance with Minn. Stats. § 65B.48, subd. 5.

c.

The certificate required by Minn. Stats. § 169.345, subd. 2A, certifying that the applicant is a physically disabled person.

d.

A certificate signed by a physician that the applicant is able to safely operate a motorized golf cart or four-wheel ATV on the roadways designated by this section.

e.

The make, model and license number of the motorized golf cart or four-wheel ATV proposed for use by the applicant.

(2)

Term of permit. The term of the permit shall be one year from the date of issuance.

(3)

Designated roadways. Motorized golf carts or four-wheel ATVs may be operated by a physically disabled person who has a current permit issued pursuant to this section only on the following roadways:

a.

Sidewalks, trails and alleys.

b.

Private property.

c.

The traveled portion of streets, except those designated by the comprehensive plan as collectors or arterials.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1435.04; Ord. No. 1433; Ord. No. 2010-21, 12-21-2010)