(A) No person shall operate a golf cart on the streets permitted in the city unless the golf cart has been inspected by the Chief of Police or his designee for compliance with the State of Ohio’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles.
(B) The inspection must be prearranged with the Chief of Police or his designee.
(C) The owner of any golf cart shall be required to pay an inspection fee of $25. This inspection fee shall be deposited into the General Fund. If the Chief of Police or his designee determines that the golf cart complies with the State of Ohio statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police or his designee shall issue the owner a certificate of compliance entitling the owner to register, apply for the title and purchase license plates for the vehicle. The owner must also show the Chief of Police or his designee a valid Ohio operator’s license (driver’s license) and proof of financial responsibility for the golf cart before the certificate of compliance is issued.
(D) Golf carts that have been inspected shall display a sticker that will be provided by the Police Department on the rear of the cart in a conspicuous location. Officers may stop a golf cart that is operated on the streets of the city for the purpose of inspecting the golf cart.
(Ord. 34-16, passed 5-9-16) Penalty, see § 80.99