City of Bayfield, WI Low-Speed Vehicles

As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

A motor vehicle that conforms to the definition and requirements for low-speed vehicles as adopted in the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low-speeds vehicles under 49 CFR §§ 571.3 (b) and 571.500. LSV does not include a golf cart.

Standards. LSVs shall be four-wheeled and have a maximum speed range of at least 20 miles per hour and not more than 25 miles per hour on a paved surface and have a gross vehicle weight of less than 3,000 pounds.

Driver’s license and registration required. To use an LSV on City streets as set forth in Subsection D below, the individual must have a valid driver’s license. The owner must register the LSV in accordance with State of Wisconsin statutes and as required by state law.

Permitted use of LSVs on City streets. A permitted user may operate an LSV on a roadway that has a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less and that is located within the territorial boundaries of the City of Bayfield (regardless of whether the City has jurisdiction over the roadway). Headlamps must be on during operation. State law prohibits any person from operating an LSV at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.

Operation of LSVs. The operation of LSV’s within the City of Bayfield shall comply with provisions of the City Vehicle and Traffic Code.

License. LSV’s shall be licensed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the license shall be issued to the owner of the vehicle.

Enforcement. Use of an LSV within the City limits which is contrary to or not in compliance with this section shall be subject to the assessment of a forfeiture for each violation, plus court costs as outlined in the approved Municipal Court Bond Schedule. In addition, the operation of an LSV within the City Limits in a manner contrary to City ordinance or State law regulating the use of streets or highways by motor vehicles shall be submitted to such sanctions as are provided.