Commercial pedal car inspections.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 306.90
in effect306.90. - Commercial pedal car inspections.
(a) Initial inspections. All commercial pedal cars must pass an initial inspection of condition and compliance with safety and equipment standards under this chapter before a commercial pedal car license is issued.
(b) Annual inspections. The licensing official shall require an annual commercial pedal car inspection and may designate minimum safety standards for equipment and body defects. A separate fee as established in the license fee schedule may be required for an annual inspection. Commercial pedal cars found to not meet minimum inspection standards may be identified as "out of service" and shall not operate until such defects have been repaired and approved by the licensing official.
(c) Periodic inspections. The licensing official shall have the right to examine and inspect any licensed commercial pedal car at any reasonable time in order to ensure compliance with all applicable ordinances, laws and rules.
(d) In-operation inspections. If an inspector finds a commercial pedal car in operation exhibiting continuing and present safety concerns, the commercial pedal car may be immediately ordered out of service until necessary repairs are made or the safety concerns are resolved. Qualifying safety concerns may include but are not limited to failure to abide by applicable ordinances, laws or rules, flat tires, inoperable head lights or tail lights, or other mechanical or operational issues making the vehicle presently unsafe to operate. (2013-Or-008, § 1, 2-8-13; 2013-Or-195, § 4, 12-6-13)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT13LIBURE_CH306COPECA_306.90COPECAINFetched: 11/2/2026