(a) Golf carts may he operated on the public streets and property owned or leased by the City of Claremont only in accordance with the provisions of this article. However, it shall be unlawful to operate any golf cart that is not properly registered with and permitted by the City of Claremont or to operate any golf cart at any place or in any manner not authorized herein.
(b) Except for North Oxford Street and Main Street (US Highway 70). A golf cart may be operated between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. on all public streets in the City of Claremont that are posted at a speed limit of 35 mph or lower. Golf carts are not permitted to be operated on North Oxford Street except the operation of golf cars is permitted to allow golf carts to cross directly in a straight line from one side of North Oxford Street to the other side of North Oxford Street. The operation of golf carts on Main Street (US Highway 70) permitted only between Dogwood Street and Cloninger Drive and is further limited to being permitted only between the hours 7 a.m. and 11 p.m on Saturdays and Sundays, and the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. Operation of golf carts on Main Street (US Highway 70) outside of these time and space limitations is prohibited.
(c) The operation of golf carts in the following circumstances is exempt, and is not subject to the provisions of this article:
(1) The operation of golf carts on private property, with the consent of the owner
(2) The operation of golf carts on private streets,
(3) The use of a golf cart in connection with a parade, a festival, or other special event provided the consent of the sponsor is obtained, the police department is notified, and provided the golf cart is only used during such event; and
(4) The use of golf carts by City of Claremont personnel, other governmental agencies, and/or public services agencies on official business.
(Ord. of 3-6-17, No. 04-17, Sec. 2)