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Special Vehicles Operating on City Streets
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See accompanying model documents below.
This content conveys general information. Do not use it as a substitute for legal advice. Any attorney general opinions cited are available from the League’s Research staff.
Vehicles showing up on or along city streets and sidewalks include all-terrain vehicles , golf carts, mini-trucks, motorized foot scooters, pocket bikes, mini-motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and electric-assisted bicycles. Learn what traffic and vehicle regulations state and federal laws impose, and additional regulations cities may enact through local ordinances.
Use these model documents with the discussion on “Special Vehicles Operating on City Streets”:
- Regulating Recreational Vehicles, LMC model ordinance (doc)
- Regulating Special Vehicles, LMC model ordinance (d0c)
