§ 36-155. Neighborhood electric vehicles.

(a)

Definition. "Neighborhood electric vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is propelled by electric power and that conforms to the definition and requirements of low-speed vehicles as adopted in the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low-speed vehicles under 49 CFR 571.3(b) and 571.500. "Neighborhood electric vehicle" does not include a golf cart.

(b)

Operation of neighborhood electric vehicle. A person may operate a neighborhood electric vehicle on a roadway, including any connecting highway or to an intersection where the roadway crosses a state trunk highway, within the city that has a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, and over which the city has jurisdiction, subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

The person operating the neighborhood electric vehicle must hold a valid operator's license.

(2)

The neighborhood electric vehicle must be titled and registered pursuant to state law.

(c)

Penalty. Shall be as set forth in the municipal bond schedule.

(Ord. No. 2009-05, § 1, 4-14-2009)