§ 12-195. Operational requirement specific to golf cart operation.

(a)

Operational requirements.

(1)

During daylight hours only, a permitted golf cart may be operated within four miles of the address on the registration certificate and only on a secondary highway or street for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles an hour or less.

(2)

During daylight hours only, a permitted golf cart may be operated within four miles of a point of ingress and egress to a gated community and only on a secondary highway or street for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles an hour or less.

(3)

During daylight hours only, within four miles of the registration holder's address, and while traveling along a secondary highway or street for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles an hour or less, a permitted golf cart may cross a highway or street at an intersection where the highway has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles an hour.

(4)

During daylight hours only, a permitted golf cart may be operated along a secondary highway or street for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles an hour or less on an island not accessible by a bridge designed for use by automobiles.

(5)

A person operating a permitted golf cart must be at least 16 years of age and hold a valid driver's license. The operator of a permitted golf cart being operated on a highway or street must have in his possession:

a.

the registration certificate issued by the state;

b.

proof of liability insurance for the golf cart; and

c.

his driver's license.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any operator of a golf cart to travel more than four miles from the address of registration of the owner. The rental agency shall inform the renter of this restriction and provide the renter with a map showing the range of operation.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 to operate a golf cart on public roads.

(d)

It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart without a driver's license in immediate possession.

(e)

It shall be unlawful for golf cart operators to operate with more than one golf cart per lane.

(f)

It shall be unlawful to ride upon a golf cart other than upon a permanent and regular seat.

(g)

It shall be unlawful for a golf cart operator or passenger to travel in a golf cart with any person's body parts outside the interior of the golf cart.

(h)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a golf cart before sunrise or after sundown.

(i)

It shall be unlawful for the operator to allow over-occupancy on the golf cart. It shall be unlawful for to sit anywhere except upon a seat.

(j)

It shall be unlawful for a golf cart operator to operate the conveyance in any of the prohibited ways, and when found in violation, may be charged with a misdemeanor by way of Uniform Traffic Ticket, ordinance summons or warrant and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days.

(k)

Golf carts found operating unlawfully on roadways may be impounded for the safety of the public and the operator.

(l)

Golf cart operations are subject to further restrictions during special events and extraordinary events.

(Ord. No. 2016-1, 4-12-16)