Special Vehicles

The City of Waconia is now accepting applications for registration of special vehicles. 

Certain special vehicles will be permitted on City streets with a permit. Applications are available at City Hall or can be found here. You must come into City Hall to receive a permit for your special vehicle. 

On February 1, 2021 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 737 regarding Special Vehicles (PDF). To ensure compliance, please review the ordinance in its entirety and the following details below. Please note, below is just an overview of the ordinance, but you must read the full ordinance for context. 

• All previous permits are now expired. If you previously had a special vehicle permit, it must be renewed. 
• Permits are good from January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025. Permits purchased in 2023 will cost $100. 
• Effective April 1, 2021, mini trucks, UTVs, and Class II ATVs will be allowed on City streets with an operator permit. Class I ATVs will be allowed on City streets for access purposes only with an operator permit (Point A outside City limits to a residence within City limits or a residence within City limits to Point B outside City limits). Please view the full ordinance for details. 
• Special Vehicles used for snow plowing purposes are exempt from the permitting requirements.
• A permit application must be filled out at City Hall for each operator of a UTV.
• The permit sticker should be placed in the lower right hand corner of the license plate as well as on the front of the vehicle.
• All operators must be 18 years of age or older. 
• The mini truck, UTV, or ATV has current proof of insurance available to immediately provide to law enforcement if stopped.
• Those found in violation of the ordinance will be ticketed.