Unconventional Vehicles
Registration Information
To Register an unconventional vehicle with the city, bring proof of liability insurance, along with information on the vehicle’s make, model, and serial number or vehicle identification number to the Hesston Police Department at 444 N Lancaster Ave between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For any questions please call (620) 327-2020.
A one-time $25.00 registration fee per vehicle will be collected at that time.
Work-Site Utility Vehicles (side by side)
Defined as: any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an overall length, including the bumper of not more than 135 inches, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 800 pounds and is equipped with four or more low pressure tires, a steering wheel and bench or bucket type seating allowing at least two people to sit side-by-side and may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials.
Requirements
- Must register with the police department
- Must have liability insurance coverage
- Comply with all traffic rules and regulations
- Operation only between sunrise and sunset unless equipped with lights
- Cannot be operated on Interstate, Federal or State highway
- Must be operated by a licensed driver and operate in accordance with such license
- The registration decal must be visibly displayed on a Work-Site Utility Vehicle if operated on public streets
Micro Utility Trucks
Defined as: any motor vehicle which is not less than 48 inches in width, has an overall length, including the bumper of not more than 160 inches, has an unladen weight, including fuel and fluids, of more than 1500 pounds, can exceed 40 miles per hour as originally manufactured, and is manufactured with a metal cab.
Requirements
- Must register with the police department
- Must have liability insurance coverage
- Comply with all traffic rules and regulations
- Cannot be operated on Interstate, Federal or State highway
- Must be operated by a licensed driver and operate in accordance with such license
- The registration decal must be visibly displayed on a Micro Utility Truck if operated on public streets
Golf Carts
Defined as: any vehicle designated and manufactured for the operation on a golf course for sporting, or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 MPH.
Requirements
- Must register with the police department
- Must have liability insurance coverage
- Comply with all traffic rules and regulations
- Cannot be operated between Sunset and Sunrise
- Cannot be operated on streets of posted speed limit in excess of 30 mph
- Must be operated by a licensed driver and operate in accordance with such license
- Golf Carts must have Vehicle Identification or serial number
- Must have all safety devices supplied by manufacturer including rear view mirror
- The registration decal must be visibly displayed on a Golf Cart operated on public streets
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