§ 33-150.7. Trucks hauling semitrailers, transportation of passengers for sightseeing purposes; approval of city; speed limitation; safety equipment; inspection.

(a)

Notwithstanding section 33-150.4, the Owosso Police Department may give approval for a truck to be used to haul up to four (4) semitrailers for the purpose of transporting passengers for sightseeing purposes, as long as the truck does not travel more than three (3) miles beyond the city boundaries and does not exceed a speed limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour.

(b)

A truck and a semitrailer, as described in this section, shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Be equipped with hazard warning lights, and slow-moving vehicle emblems, as described in MCL 257.688.

(2)

Be equipped with safety belts, as described in MCL 257.710e, for each individual seat.

(3)

Be compliant with any applicable federal safety standards.

(c)

Before operating a truck regulated by this section, the operator of the truck shall secure the proper group vehicle designation and any required endorsement required on his or her operator's or chauffeur's license.

(d)

A truck and semitrailer used as described in this section shall be inspected annually by the Michigan Department of State Police.

(Ord. No. 746, § 2, 9-3-13)