Operation of a golf cart pursuant to this subchapter must comply at all times with this subchapter and the motor vehicle laws of the state, in addition to the following conditions.
(A) Golf carts shall not be operated on or alongside a public road or street with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph.
(B) Golf carts may cross a road with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. Once this segment of the road has been traversed, the golf cart is still required to travel only on or along a roadway with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Golf carts must cross in a manner that is the most direct route in order to decrease crossing distance.
(C) Any operator shall adhere to all state and local laws regarding the possession and use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs. No golf cart may contain any open container of alcohol.
(D) Any operator shall not allow the number of people on the golf cart at any one time to exceed the maximum capacity specified by the manufacturer. The operator shall not allow passengers to ride on any part of the golf cart not designed to carry passengers.
(E) No golf cart shall operate at a speed in excess of 20 mph.
(F) Golf carts must be operated on the right edge of the roadway and must yield to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(G) No golf cart may be parked on any sidewalk.
(H) Hand signals for turns are required if the golf cart is being operated without a mechanical turn signal indicator.
(Ord. passed - -2018) Penalty, see § 74.99