Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/09/2024

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(1) A direct crossing of any street, roadway, county or state highway is permitted if: a. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the roadway at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing or blocks the view of oncoming traffic for 300 feet. b. The vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or entering upon the traveled portion of the street, road or highway. C. The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard. d. In the case of a divided highway, the crossing shall be made only at an intersection of the highway with another street or road. e. If the crossing is made during period of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, the front and rear lights of the vehicle must be on. (2) A golf cart my only be operated with the number of passengers that it was designed to carry. (3) If ridden on a roadway, persons driving must be 18 years of age or older. (d) Golf cart equipment requirements. (1) Slow moving vehicle emblem. (2) Operable horn. (3) Seat belts for driver and passengers. (e) Every person operating a golf cart on the roadway has the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the provisions of the Minn. Stats. chapter 169, except those provisions that cannot be reasonably applied. (f) Every operator/owner of a golf cart must be able to provide proof of insurance when required, by an authorized enforcement officer, complying with Minn. Stats. § 6513.48, subd 5. (g) For a golf cart to be used off of the owner's property, the owner first must request and obtain a City of Ramsey permit from the police department. (h) Permits. (1) A permit application containing the following information must be completed and approved by the city's police department, prior to receiving a permit. a. Registered owner's name, address and telephone number. b. Make, model, and vehicle identification number of the golf cart. C. Proof of liability insurance for the golf cart. (2) Permits must be affixed to the lower center windshield area or other location visible from the front center of the recreational vehicle. (3) A permit will be valid for a maximum term of three years. (4) A permit may be revoked for a violation of any provision of this article, after due investigation by the city's police department and final determination by the police chief. Any revocation may be appealed to the city council by providing a request for appeal in writing within 14 days of the final revocation. The revocation will remain in force until the appeal process has been completed. (Ord. No. 12-07, § 3, 6-12-2012) (Supp. No. 12, Update 2) Created: 2023-07-25 12:16:53 [EST] Page 15 of 17