§ 82-272. Use of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV).

(a)

Use of neighborhood electric vehicles shall be permitted on all village streets and county trunk highways posted at or below the speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes, operation shall not be permitted on any village state trunk highways. Exceptions to state trunk highway operation shall be permitted as follows:

(1)

To cross State Trunk Highway 83 (North and South Rochester Streets) as it intersects with Henry Street, Lake Street, Franklin Street, Pearl Avenue, County Highway LO, Lincoln Avenue and MacArthur Drive.

a.

Any person operating such NEV shall cross this connecting highway in the shortest distance possible.

(b)

Requirements of operation of neighborhood electric vehicles will be pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes previously adopted by ordinance within this section. Neighborhood electric vehicles shall:

(1)

Be operated by a valid driver in this state or other state (properly licensed by the department of transportation).

(2)

Be properly registered as required by Wisconsin State Statutes.

(3)

Shall be operated in full compliance of all State of Wisconsin traffic laws and motor vehicle equipment laws, specifically inclusive of riding within said vehicle and in designated seating positions.

(4)

Shall not be operated on Village of Mukwonago sidewalks or multiuse trails.

(5)

Shall not be operated on any off-road areas within the Village of Mukwonago including, but not limited to, all parks.

(6)

Shall not be operated on the private property of another person without permission from said property owner.

(7)

Shall be subject to all parking regulations promulgated in this section.

(Ord. No. 814, § I, 9-16-08; Ord. No. 888, § I, 12-16-14)