2006 Minnesota Statutes

169.224 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
    Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "road authority" means the
commissioner, as to trunk highways; the county board, as to county state-aid highways and county
highways; the town board, as to town roads; and the governing body of a city, as to city streets.
    Subd. 2. Required equipment. Notwithstanding any other law, a neighborhood electric
vehicle may be operated on public streets and highways if it meets all equipment and vehicle
safety requirements in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 571.500, and successor
requirements.
    Subd. 3. Operation. A neighborhood electric vehicle may not be operated on a street or
highway with a speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour, except to make a direct crossing
of that street or highway.
    Subd. 4. Restrictions and prohibitions. (a) A road authority, including the commissioner of
transportation by order, may prohibit or further restrict the operation of neighborhood electric
vehicles on any street or highway under the road authority's jurisdiction.
(b) A neighborhood electric vehicle may not be used to take any examination to demonstrate
ability to exercise control in the operation of a motor vehicle as required under section 171.13.
History: 2006 c 189 s 5