(A) No person shall operate a qualified golf cart or utility terrain vehicle without first obtaining a permit from the city from the City Clerk as provided herein. Permits shall be granted for a period of one year and renewed annually. The cost of the permit is $35. Insurance coverage is to be verified by the Police Department and in effect when obtaining or renewing a permit.
(B) Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Name of liability insurance carrier;
(3) The serial number, make, model and description of golf cart or utility terrain vehicle;
(4) Signed waiver of liability by applicant releasing the city and agreeing to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any and all future claims resulting from the operation of their golf carts or utility terrain vehicles;
(5) Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage card specifically for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit;
(6) Photocopy of the operator’s current driver’s license; and
(7) Such other information as the city may require.
(C) No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met.
(1) The vehicle must be inspected by the Chief of Police or his or her designee to ensure that the vehicle is safe to operate on city streets and is in compliance with this subchapter.
(2) The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with the provisions of the state statutes regarding minimum liability insurance for passenger motor vehicles to be operated on the roads of the state.
(D) The city may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provision of this subchapter or there is evidence that permittee cannot safely operate a qualified golf cart or utility terrain vehicle on the designated roadways. Notice of suspension of a permit shall be sent to the address stated on the application for a permit and shall serve as valid notice of the suspension. Notice may also be personally served by members of the city’s Police Department.
(Prior Code, § 24-10-5)