Overview
There are three Pedal Car Licenses. Use the license definitions below to help you decide which license you will need.
Definitions
Pedal Car: a non-motorized, human-powered vehicle similar to a bicycle, which transports passengers on seats attached to the bicycle and can be propelled by five or more passengers.
Pedal Car Business: the business of operating a commercial pedal car; license required for business and each pedal car vehicle it operates within Saint Paul.
Pedal Car Driver: any person who is responsible for steering a commercial pedal car; individual license required, see Taxicab/Pedicab/Pedal Car Driver license webpage for more information and an application.
If you have questions, request a DSI Licensing representative at (651) 266-8989 or email the DSI Message Center (DSI-InformationAndComplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us).
Code Requirements
Search Chapter 374 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for applicable ordinance regulating the licensing of “Commercial Pedal Cars.”
Application Requirements
You must submit the following:
- Class R Application
- Application with a completed Minnesota Workers’ Compensation form;
- Certificate of Insurance with general liability insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and the City of Saint Paul named as a certificate holder to receive the maximum advance notice of cancellation.
- Route plan(s) inclusive of the launch site, all public streets traveled and off-hours vehicle parking location(s);
- Pedal Car Inspection Report for each licensed vehicle (Request Licensing at 651-266-8989 to arrange inspection);
- Required fees.
Fees
See Fee Table for current License fees.
Expiration/Renewal
Commercial Pedal Car Business and Commercial Pedal Car Vehicle licenses will expire one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually.