For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRIVER’S LICENSE. Any type of license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of a jurisdiction.
GOLF CART. A four-wheeled motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course, as that term is defined in I.C. 9-13-2-69.7, as amended from time to time.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES. A motor driven vehicle capable of cross-country travel without benefit of a road. The term is limited to a recreational off-road vehicle that has a utilitarian purpose, defined by I.C. 14-8-2-185, but does not include "low speed vehicles" (I.C. 9-13-2-94.5), "motorized carts" (I.C. 14-19-1-0.5), "motorized vehicles" (I.C. 9-13-2-104), "motor scooters" (I.C. 9-13-2-109), or an "Electric personal assistive mobility device" (I.C. 9-13-2-49.3). Off-road vehicles must be registered by the State of Indiana as required by I.C. 14-16-1-8 and display a registration decal as required by I.C. 14-16-1-11.5.
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. As that term is defined in I.C. 9-25-2-3, as amended from time to time, means proof of ability to respond in damages for each motor vehicle registered by a person for liability that arises out of the ownership, maintenance or use of the motor vehicle in the following amounts:
(1) Twenty-five thousand dollars because of bodily injury to or death of any one person;
(2) Subject to the limit in division (1) above, $50,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident; and
(3) Ten thousand dollars because of injury to or destruction of property in any one accident.
(Ord. 2009-2, passed 8-24-2009; Ord. 2022-0308D, passed 3-8-2022)