§ 6.06.360. Horse-drawn vehicles.

(a)

No horse-drawn vehicle shall be operated on a public street as a business enterprise unless all the requirements for licensing contained in of Title 5 of the Reno Municipal Code for licensing have been met.

(b)

The driver of any vehicle operated under this section shall have a valid driver's license.

(c)

No horse-drawn vehicle may be operated as a business on a two land street in the city unless specifically approved in accordance with section 5.17.040 of this Code.

(d)

Horse-drawn vehicles, when in motion shall be operated only in the curb-most traffic lane on any public street, except when making a left turn, and the driver shall obey all applicable state and local traffic laws, ordinances and regulations.

(e)

Horses in service will be driven at a walk at all times unless clearing an intersection, when a trot is authorized. No horse may be driven at a canter or gallop.

(f)

Horse-drawn vehicles shall pick up and discharge passengers only in authorized loading zones.

(g)

Horse-drawn vehicles shall park only in "stands" designated and approved in accordance with section 5.17.040 of this Code.

(h)

Occupancy of a horse-drawn vehicle shall not exceed the rated seating capacity of the vehicle.

(i)

No passenger shall be allowed to ride on any part of the vehicle when in motion except seated inside the vehicle.

(j)

Drivers shall not solicit patronage in a loud tone of voice or in any manner to annoy or obstruct the movement of a person, or follow any person for the purpose of soliciting patronage.

Any violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 4752, § 1, 5-20-97; Ord. No. 4942, § 1, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 6267, § 1, 11-7-12; Ord. No. 6316, § 1, 1-29-14)

Editor's note

Formerly § 6.06.250.