Sec. 28.35.261. Operation of low-speed vehicles.

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(a)The operator of a low-speed vehicle is subject to all the traffic and other laws applicable to operators of passenger vehicles.

(b)The operator of a low-speed vehicle may not operate that vehicle on a highway that has a maximum speed limit of more than 35 miles an hour. Notwithstanding this subsection, the operator of a low-speed vehicle may operate that vehicle

(1)on a highway with a maximum speed limit of 45 miles an hour if the highway is

(A)within a municipality that

(i)has a population of less than 35,000;

(ii)is not connected by road to Anchorage or Fairbanks; and

(iii)has passed an ordinance allowing for the operation of low-speed vehicles as provided for in this subparagraph; or

(B)within an area of the unorganized borough, outside of a city, that is not connected by road to Anchorage or Fairbanks;

(2)across an intersection with a highway that has a maximum speed limit greater than is permissible for low-speed vehicles under this subsection.

(c)Notwithstanding AS 28.01.010 , a municipality may, by ordinance, further restrict the operation of low-speed vehicles within its jurisdiction.