For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOLF CART. Any self-propelled vehicle that:
(1) Is designed for the transportation of players or maintaining equipment on a golf course, while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a golf course;
(2) Has a minimum of four wheels;
(3) Is designed to operate at a speed of not more than 35 mph;
(4) Is designed to carry not more than six persons, including the driver;
(5) Has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds;
(6) Has a maximum rated payload capacity of 1,200 pounds; and
(7) Is equipped with the following:
(a) Headlamps;
(b) Tail lamps;
(c) Stop lamps;
(d) Front and rear turn signals;
(e) One red reflex reflector on each side as far to the rear as practicable and one red reflex reflector on the rear;
(f) An exterior mirror mounted on the driver’s side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger’s side of the vehicle or an interior-mirror;
(g) A parking brake;
(h) For each designated seating position, a seatbelt assembly that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard provided in 49 C.F.R. § 571.209; and
(i) A horn that meets the requirements of KRS 189.080.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A city, county, charter county government, urban county government, consolidated local government, unified local government or special district.
(Ord. 7-1-19, passed 8-7-2019)