Pedicabs

Saint Paul Legislative Code tit. XXIX, ch. 375

in effect

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.1 Definitions.

Sec. 375.1. - Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms mean: (a) Pedicab: A nonmotorized three-wheel bicycle used to carry passengers for hire or similar vehicle with an electric motor that meets the requirements for an electric-assisted bicycle under Minnesota Statute, section 169.011, subdivision 27, clause (3). (b) Pedicab business: The business of operating a pedicab for hire for the recreational or physical transportation of the general public. (c) Pedicab driver: Any person who operates, drives, or propels a pedicab. (d) Pedicab driver license: A license granted in accordance with section 375.5(b) of this chapter. (e) Pedicab trailer: A two (2) wheeled vehicle no wider than fifty-five (55) inches and capable of carrying a maximum of three (3) passengers and securely attached and locked to the pedicab vehicle. Children aged twelve (12) and under are not allowed to ride in a trailer unless accompanied by an adult. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.2 Licensure and uniform license procedure requirements.

Sec. 375.2. - Licensure and uniform license procedure requirements. (a) No person may engage in the pedicab business without a license required under this chapter. (b) No person may operate a pedicab without a pedicab driver license. (c) The Uniform License Procedures laid out in chapter 310 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to applications, new applications investigation and review, notice, levels of approval, objections, and renewal procedures for Class R Licenses apply to licenses issued under this chapter. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.3 License fee.

Sec. 375.3. - License fee. (a) The annual fee for a pedicab business license is set forth in section 310.01. (b) The annual fee for a pedicab driver license is set forth in section 310.01. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.4 When licenses expire.

Sec. 375.4. - When licenses expire. Licenses issued under this chapter expire one (1) year from their date of issuance. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.5 Insurance required.

Sec. 375.5 - Insurance required. No license may be issued or renewed without proof of general liability insurance on the form required by the city. The policy of insurance shall be in the limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injury or death to one (1) person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for each occurrence, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for property damage. Proof of insurance shall comply with section 310.05(b) of this Code. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.6 Pedicab inspections.

Sec. 375.6. - Pedicab inspections. (a) Annual inspections. The director of the department of safety and inspections must require an annual pedicab inspection and may designate minimum safety standards for equipment and body defects which must be classified as "out of service". Pedicabs identified as "out of service" may not operate until such defects are cured. (b) Periodic inspections. The license inspector reserves the right to examine and inspect each and every licensed pedicab at any reasonable time. The intent of such an inspection is to ensure compliance with the rules established herein. (c) Penalties. Failure to submit a pedicab to an annual or periodic inspection, or classification of a pedicab as "out of service," may result in the seizure of the pedicab license by the inspector. The inspector must hold a seized license until the pedicab is inspected and found to be in a safe condition. In the event of such a seizure, the inspector must immediately notify the licensee in writing, specifying in detail the cause for seizure and stating that the licensee has a right to a hearing on the seizure. Said notice and hearing shall be follow the procedures set forth in section 310.03 of the Legislative Code. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.7 Vehicle operation.

Sec. 375.7. - Vehicle operation. Every pedicab shall be operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local traffic laws, and in a manner so as to assure the safety of persons and property. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.8 Operating restrictions and conditions.

Sec. 375.8. - Operating restrictions and conditions. (a) No pedicab may be operated upon a public sidewalk. (b) No pedicab may use any public street or other public property as a waiting area unless such area is a legal motor vehicle parking area. No pedicab may park or wait in a taxi stand as defined by section 376.11(s). (c) All pedicabs, when operating between dusk and dawn, shall make use of working battery powered lights. Each pedicab shall be equipped with one (1) headlight capable of projecting a beam of white light for a distance of three hundred (300) feet, and two (2) red taillights mounted on the right and left, respectively, on the rear exterior of the vehicle. Taillights shall be plainly visible from all distances within five hundred (500) feet to the rear of the pedicab. All attached trailers must be equipped with turn signals and red tail lights. (d) All pedicabs must be equipped with a front and rear braking system which is operated by the pedicab driver from his normal position of operation while driving the pedicab and be capable of causing a fully loaded passenger compartment to come to a complete stop. (e) All pedicabs must be, at all reasonable times, subject to inspection by the department of safety and inspections. All pedicabs must pass inspection before issuance of a pedicab license. (f) All pedicabs must display a valid license decal issued by the director of the department of safety and inspections, including the name and phone number of the licensee. (g) Pedicab drivers must have in their possession both a valid driver's license and their pedicab driver license as well as proof of insurance while in control of any pedicab, and must make these licenses available to law enforcement or a inspector of the department of safety and inspections upon request. (h) All pedicab drivers must obey and comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer, traffic control agent, or inspector of the department of safety and inspections, and must refrain from the use of any profane language or from interference with such officials while in the performance of their duties. (i) No pedicab driver may consume an alcoholic beverage while on duty or allow any occupant of the pedicab to drink alcoholic beverages or possess an open container of alcoholic beverages. (j) No pedicab driver may allow a passenger to stand up while the pedicab is in motion. (k) No pedicab driver may permit more passengers to be carried in a pedicab than the pedicab is designed to accommodate, with the exception that children under forty (40) pounds may be seated upon the lap of another passenger. (l) No pedicab driver may allow a passenger or other individual to drive their pedicab unless that individual also holds a pedicab driver license. (m) Pedicabs may operate on city parks and recreation property only with prior written approval from the director of parks and recreation. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Saint Paul Legislative Code § 375.9 Revocation or suspension.

Sec. 375.9. - Revocation or suspension. In addition to all other penalties, any violation of the terms of this section of the legislative code is grounds for revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the license provided for in this chapter. (Ord 25-38, § 2, 7-23-25)

Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITXXIXLI_CH375PEFetched: 11/1/2026