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CHAPTER 73 - REGULATING SPECIAL VEHICLES ON ROADWAYS 73.01 Intent. The City intends to permit the operation of all- terrain vehicles, mini trucks, or utility task vehicles on designated roadways or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of the City, and under the powers granted to the City pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 169.045. Authorization to operate these vehicles is by permit only. 73.02 Definitions. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the meanings stated: (A) Special Vehicles (1) "Mini truck" is specifically defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 169.011, subdivision 40a., and means 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: (i) a neighborhood electric vehicle or a medium -speed electric vehicle; or (ii) a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.500,and successor requirement. (2) "Utility task vehicle" is specifically defined by Minnesota Statute Section 169.011, subdivision 40a., and means 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. 11