For the purpose of this chapter, the minimum golf cart vehicle design criteria and travel plan areas shall be established. In order for a golf cart to pass the city inspection it must meet the requirements or minimum standards of safety equipment as set forth in this chapter. Golf carts must have basic equipment supplied by the manufacturer, including a vehicle identification or serial number. Such equipment must include all safety devices as installed by said manufacturer, including rear view mirror and a rear triangle reflector of the same type required by North Carolina Law. The following elements are minimum design and equipment requirements:
(A) The golf cart must be the shape and size that conforms to industry standards for manufactured golf carts.
(B) The golf cart must be equipped and safely operated with:
(1) Either an unobstructed rear-view mirror and left side mirror, or a wide-angle cross bar rear view mirror; and
(2) A slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of the cart; and
(3) Any other requirements as set forth by the Police Department for inspection in order to ensure safe operation under § 78.08.
(Ord. 24-11, passed 5-6-24)