(A) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety and welfare of persons operating golf cart(s) within Camden County residential subdivisions and side streets with posted speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less and to protect the safety of their passengers and other users of roads.
(B) Pursuant to G.S. § 153A-245, Camden County may by ordinance regulate the operation of golf carts as defined in G.S. § 20-4.01(12a) on any public street, road or highway where the speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less within the county that is located in any unincorporated areas of the county or on any property owned or leased by the county.
(C) Further pursuant to G.S, § 153A-245, Camden County may by ordinance require the registration of golf carts, charge a fee for the registration, specify who is authorized to operate golf carts, and specify the required equipment, load limits, and the hours and methods of operation of golf carts.
(D) The Camden County Board of Commissioners desires to allow the use of golf carts within the county in accordance with state law and local law while at the same time preserve and address the interest of public safety associated with such use.
(E) Camden County finds that unregulated use of golf carts on public streets and roads is detrimental to the safety of the citizens of Camden County. This chapter has been expanded to include the entire county.
(Ord. 2021-01-02, passed 1-4-21)