As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except when the context requires otherwise.

(a)   All-terrain vehicle means any authorized non-highway vehicle so inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 1,000 pounds or less, traveling on three or more non-highway tires, and having a seat to be straddled by the operator. As used in this subsection, “non-highway tire”, means any pneumatic tire six inches or more in width, designed for use on wheels with rim diameter of 14 inches or less.

(b)   Golf cart means a motor vehicle that has not less than three wheels in contact with the ground, an unlade weight of not more than 1,800 pounds, is designed to be operated at not more than 25 miles per hour and is designed to carry not more than four persons, including the driver.

(c)   Micro utility truck means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an overall length, including the bumper, of not more than 160 inches, has an unlade weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 1,500 pounds, can exceed 40 miles per hour as originally manufactured and is manufactured with a metal cab. “Micro utility truck” does not include a work-site vehicle.

(d)   Slow-moving vehicle emblem has the same meaning as contained in K.S.A. 8-1717, and amendments thereto.

(e)   Special purpose vehicle means all-terrain vehicle, golf cart, micro utility truck and work-site utility vehicle, either individually or collectively.

(f)   Work-Site utility vehicle means any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in Width, has an overall length, including the bumper, of not more than 135 inches, has an unlade weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more low pressure tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side, and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. “Work-site utility vehicle” does not include a micro utility truck.

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)

(a)   All-terrain vehicles may be operate upon the public highways, streets, roads, and alleys within the corporate limits of the city; provided, however, that no all-terrain vehicle shall be operated on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway.

(1)   No all-terrain vehicle shall be operated on any public highway, street, road or alley between sunset and sunrise unless equipped with lights as required for motorcycles.

(2)   A person operating an all-terrain vehicle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on an all-terrain vehicle, unless such all-terrain vehicle is designed to carry more than one (1) person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two (2) persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the all-terrain vehicle at the rear or side of the operator.

(3)   A person shall ride upon an all-terrain vehicle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the all-terrain vehicle.

(4)   No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle while carrying any package, bundle, or other article which prevents such person from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(5)   No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the all-terrain vehicle or the view of the operator:

(b)   Golf carts may be operated upon the public highways, streets, roads and alleys within the corporate limits of the city.

(1)   Golf carts may only be operated by individuals 16 years old or older who possess a valid driver’s license, with the exception of individuals over the age of 70 travelling to and from a store or post office.

(2)   No golf cart may be operated upon any public highway, street, road and alley with a posted speed limit in excess of 30 miles per hour.

(3)   No golf cart shall be operated on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit a golf cart from crossing a federal or state highway with a posted speed limit greater than 30 miles per hour.

(4)   No golf cart shall be operated on any public highway, street, road or alley between sunset and sunrise.

(5)   It shall be illegal to operate a golf cart on any public highway, street, road or alley within the corporate limits of the city unless such vehicle displays a slow-moving vehicle emblem and a 6 (six) foot pole with an orange flag on the rear of the vehicle; the slow-moving vehicle emblem shall be mounted and displayed in compliance with K.S.A. 8-1717, and amendments thereto.

(6)   Unless a golf cart is equipped with more than two seats, no more than two persons may ride in a golf cart and they must ride abreast. Each passenger must have their own seat ride in said seat.

(7)   Golf carts must follow all standard traffic ordinances adopted by the City of Marquette and can only be driven on city streets and designated driving areas.

(c)   Micro utility trucks may be operated upon the public highways, streets, roads and alley within the corporate limits of the city.

(1)   No micro utility truck shall be operated on any public highway, street, road or alley, unless such truck complies with equipment requirements under Article 17 of Chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.

(2)   No micro utility truck shall be operated on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit a micro utility truck from crossing a federal or state highway.

(d)   Work-site utility vehicles may be operated upon the public highways, streets, roads and alleys within the corporate limits of the city.

(1)   No work-site utility vehicles may be operated upon the public highways, streets, roads, and alleys within the corporate limits of the city.

(2)   No work-site utility vehicle shall be operated on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit a work-site utility vehicle from crossing a federal or state highway.

(3)   It shall be illegal to operate w work-site utility vehicle on any public highway, street, road or alley within the corporate limits of the city unless such vehicle displays a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the vehicle; the slow-moving vehicle emblem shall be mounted and displayed in compliance with K.S.A. 8-1717, and amendments thereto.

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)

(a)   No person shall operate a special purpose vehicle on any public highway, street, road or alley within the corporate limits of the city unless such person is at least sixteen (16) years of age. Violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(b)   Every person operating a work-site utility vehicle on the public highways, streets, roads and alleys of the city shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to a driver of a vehicle impose bylaw.

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)

(a)   All all-terrain vehicles are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any all-terrain vehicle of the full use of a lane. This subsection shall not apply to all-terrain vehicles operated two (2) abreast in a single lane.

(b)   The operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall not overtake and pass the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(c)   No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(d)   All-terrain vehicles shall not be operated more than two (2) abreast in a single lane.

(e)   Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.

(f)   No person riding upon an all-terrain vehicle shall attach himself, herself or the all-terrain vehicle to any other vehicle on a roadway

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)

(a)   ATVs and UTVs may only be driven by individuals 16 years old or older who possess a valid driver’s license, or by individuals 14 years old or older who possess a valid permit that allows them to drive to and from work or school, so long as they are driving to and from work or school.

(b)   ATVs and UTVS cannot be driven before sunrise or after sunset unless equipped with headlights and at least one rear taillight.

(c)   ATVs and UTVs may only have passengers in designed passenger seating.

(d)   ATVs and UTVs must follow all road rules as adopted by the City of Marquette STO’s, and can only be driven on city streets and designated driving areas.

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)

All golf carts, ATV’s, UTV’s, and any other type of vehicle excluding bicycles must be registered with the City of Marquette, unless it is tagged with the State of Kansas. Any vehicle tagged by the State of Kansas must still follow the City of Marquette STO.

City tags shall be placed as follows, depending on the vehicle:

(a)   Golf carts shall be tagged in the middle of the slow moving vehicle sign

(b)   ATV’s shall be tagged on the right rear fender;

(c)   UTV’s shall be tagged on the right tail gate if so equipped, or on the right rear fender if not.

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)

Unless specifically provided for herein, a violation of this section shall be deemed an ordinance traffic infraction. Upon an entry of a plea of guilty or no contest upon being convicted of such violation, the penalty imposed shall be in accordance with Section 201, Standard Traffic Ordinance, and amendments thereto, or such other similar provision as the city may then have in effect.

(Ord. 602; Code 2018)