(1) As used in this section: “Low pressure tire” means a pneumatic tire six inches (6") or more in width designed for use on a wheel with a rim diameter of twelve inches (12") or less and utilizing an operating pressure of ten pounds per square inch (10 p.s.i.) or less as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; and
(2) “Mini-truck” means a motor vehicle that is: At least forty-eight inches (48") in width;
(3) Not more than one hundred thirty-five inches (135") in length including the bumper;
(4) At least one thousand five hundred pounds (1,500 lbs.) in unladen weight, including fuel and fluids;
(5) Equipped with: Four (4) or more low pressure tires or pneumatic rubber tires that are used on motor vehicles;
(6) A steering wheel;
(7) Seating for at least two (2) people to sit side-by-side in the front seating area;
(8) A fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a), in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111, in effect on January 1, 2019;
(9) Metal doors with functioning handle locks that are similar to the handle locks on motor vehicles;
(10) Headlamps as required under § 27-36-209;
(11) Tail lamps as required under § 27-36-215;
(12) Signal lamps as provided under § 27-36-216;
(13) A working horn as required under § 27-37-202(a);
(14) Seat belts as provided under § 27-37-701 et seq.; and
(15) Front and rear bumpers.
(16) A mini-truck may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials.
(17) A mini-truck is not an all-terrain vehicle under § 27-20-201 et seq. and § 27-21-101 et seq.
(18) The owner of a mini-truck may register and license it as a Class Eight farm vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H).
(19) In the application to register the mini-truck, the owner of the mini-truck shall provide: The same affidavit as required under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(v) and § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(xi);
(20) Proof of insurance as required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.; and
(21) Proof of ownership that is in the English language, to include a bill of sale and an export certificate or a title.
(22) The fees for registering and licensing a mini-truck shall be the same as for registering a Class Eight farm vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(ii)(a).
(23) The driver of a mini-truck shall have a valid driver's license.
(24) The driver of a mini-truck that is registered and licensed under this section shall comply with and is subject to the same penalties for violating the rules of the road as provided under § 27-51-101 et seq.
(25) A mini-truck is a motor vehicle for the purposes of minimum insurance liability under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.
(26) A mini-truck shall not be operated on an interstate highway.
(27) A mini-truck shall not be operated on a road or highway if: The operation of mini-trucks is prohibited;
(28) The road is a controlled-access highway;
(29) The posted speed limit is more than fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.); or
(30) The mini-truck cannot maintain a speed equal to the posted speed limit.