For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
CITY. The City of Berne, Indiana.
DRIVER'S LICENSE. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle issued by the State of Indiana or any other state.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. Liability insurance coverage on a golf cart and off-road vehicle in an amount not less than required by state law for motor vehicles operated on public highways in the state.
GOLF CART. A four-wheeled vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing golf on a golf course.
HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary lines of a U.S. highway under the jurisdiction and control of the state and/or the United States Federal Government, including U.S. 27 and State Highway 218.
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY. The existing corporate limits of the city and future annexations thereto.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. A motor driven vehicle capable of cross country travel without the benefit of a road or trail, on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. It includes, but is not limited to, a multi-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle, amphibious machine, ground effect air cushion vehicle, or other means of transportation deriving power from a source other than muscle or wind. It does not include a farm vehicle being used for farming or a vehicle used for
military or law enforcement purposes, a construction, mining, or other industrial related vehicle used in performance of its common function, a snowmobile, a golf cart, a registered aircraft, or any other vehicle properly registered by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and any watercraft which is registered pursuant to Indiana Statutes.
OPERATE. To ride in or on and to exercise any physical control over the function or movement of a golf cart or off-road vehicle.
OPERATOR OF GOLF CART. Any person who holds a valid license to operate a motor vehicle issued by the State of Indiana or another state, or any person at least 16 years and 180 days of age who holds an identification card issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, including a photo exempt identification card.
OPERATOR OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. Any person who holds a valid license to operate a motor vehicle issued by the State of Indiana or another state.
STREET. The entire width between the boundary lines of any street, alley, park or parking area under the jurisdiction and control of the city when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
(Ord. 692, passed 7-24-17; Am. Ord. 760, passed 2-13-23)