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CHAPTER73REGULATINGSPECIALVEHICLESONROADWAYS <br />Section <br /> 73.01 Intent <br /> 73.02 Definitions <br /> 73.03 Special Vehicle Use on Streets <br /> 73.04 Penalty <br />§ 73.01 INTENT. <br /> The City intends to permit the operation of all-terrain vehicles, mini trucks, or utility task vehicles on <br />designated roadways or portions thereof under the jurisdiction of the City, and under the powers granted to the <br />City pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 169.045. Authorization to operate these vehicles is by permit only. <br />§ 73.02 DEFINITIONS. <br /> Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the meanings stated: <br />(A) Special Vehicles <br />(1) "Mini truck" is specifically defined by Minnesota Statutes Section 169.011, subdivision 40a., and <br />means a motor vehicle that has four wheels; is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power <br />of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of <br />660 cubic centimeters or less; has a total dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds; contains an <br />enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator; commonly resembles a pickup truck or van, <br />including a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle; and was not originally <br />manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards required of motor vehicles in the <br />Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 571.101 to 571.404 and successor requirements. <br /> A mini truck does not include: <br /> <br />(a) a neighborhood electric vehicle or a medium-speed electric vehicle; or <br /> <br />(b) a motor vehicle that meets or exceeds the regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations, <br />title 49, section 571.500,and successor requirement. <br /> <br />(2) ÐUtility task vehicleÑ is specifically defined by Minnesota Statute Section 169.011, subdivision <br />40a., and means a side-by-side four-wheel drive off-road vehicle that has four wheels, is <br />propelled by an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic <br />centimeters or less, and has a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds. <br /> <br />66΋tğŭĻ <br /> <br />