§ 586.08. MTV operating regulations.

(A)

MTV use of side streets, alleys or secondary streets at all times is preferred. MTVs must use side streets, alleys or secondary streets between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. week days and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. weekdays and weekends and during city approved special events.

(B)

The Director's approval shall be required for routes that are outside the business boundaries.

(C)

Every person owning, operating or in physical control of a MTV shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of Chapter 2173 of the Columbus City Code pertaining to bicycles and motorcycles, Chapters 587, 589 and 592 of the Columbus City Code pertaining to vehicles for hire and the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio traffic laws. All persons owning, operating or in physical control of a MTV shall not:

(1)

Impede or block the normal or reasonable movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic in compliance with law;

(2)

Wear earphones or headsets over the ears;

(3)

Use an electronic device while transporting passengers except while actively utilizing it for routing;

(4)

Fail to clearly display his or her driver identification card;

(5)

Peddle or allow peddling from the vehicle;

(6)

Allow more passengers than it has working, factory installed seat belts;

(7)

Consume or use any type of alcoholic beverage or drug of abuse or allow any passenger to do so while being transported.

(Ord. No. 3156-2017 , § 1, 12-11-2017)