Commercial Pedal Car License

Overview

This license is for a Commercial Pedal Car Business License and a Commercial Pedal Car License

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 separate webpage for requirements.

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 License Application.pdf (402.47 KB)

  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 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

Expiration/Renewal

Commercial Pedal Car Business and Commercial Pedal Car Vehicle Licenses will expire one year from date of issuance and may be renewed annually.