As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES (NEV)
A self-propelled motor vehicle that has successfully completed
the neighborhood electric vehicle America test program conducted by
the Federal Government Department of Energy and that conforms to the
definition and requirements for low-speed vehicles as adopted in the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for low-speed vehicles under
49 CRF 571.3(b) and 571.500. "Neighborhood electric vehicles" do not
include golf carts.
An individual using an NEV on City streets must have a valid
regular or probationary driver's license and a motor vehicle liability
policy in effect that covers NEVs and meets minimum requirements.
For purposes of this section, a learner's permit shall not be considered
as a valid driver's license nor shall any license that has been revoked,
temporary or otherwise, or suspended for any reason, be considered
as a valid driver's license during the period of suspension or revocation.
[Amended 6-13-2023 by Ord. No. 1487]
A licensed individual may operate an NEV on any roadway within the City that has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less, regardless of whether the municipality has jurisdiction over the roadway, except as limited by state law and this Article
II. The NEV must have headlamps on at all times while being operated by an individual. An NEV may not be operated on any recreational trails throughout the City. A licensed individual may operate an NEV on any highway within the City with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less for the sole purpose of crossing the roadway whereby crossing the roadway connects roads that are designated for NEV operation.
NEVs operated within the City shall be registered with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and shall display that registration in
accordance with Ch. 341, Wis. Stats.