Minneapolis officials plan to regulate pedal pubs - KMSP-TV

Minneapolis officials plan to hold hearings this month on so-called "pedal pubs."

Pedal pubs are the bars on wheels that are driven down the street, powered by pedaling beer drinkers.

The state prohibits having open alcohol contained in vehicles; however, state lawmakers exempted pedal pubs in which five or more passengers provide pedal power four years ago.

Now, the city is proposing a number of regulations, some of which include:

• Ending the tours by 10 p.m.
  
• Enacting license fees of $98 per vehicle and $59 per driver
  
• Outlawing hard liquor sales
• Requiring owners to carry $2 million in insurance.

A Minneapolis Star Tribune report explains riders would also have to keep the noise down -- which means no music, yelling or loud conversations.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.