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§ 70.13 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON CITY STREETS.
   (A)   Golf carts may be operated of the streets of the city under the following rules and regulations:
      (1)   Any person who operates a golf cart in the city takes full responsibility for all liability associated with said operation.
      (2)   Any person who operates a golf cart must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid state issued driver license (any state).
      (3)   There must be insurance coverage of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence. This is to cover persons and/or property injured/damaged as a result of the golf cart's operation.
      (4)   Operation of golf carts prohibited during inclement weather when road conditions, such as snow and ice, would make it unsafe to operate golf carts on the streets of the city.
      (5)   Golf carts will have headlights emitting white beam of light (visible from 500 feet) and taillights emitting a red beam of light (visible from 100 feet) on during operation upon any city street.
      (6)   Golf carts must not be operated when visibility is impaired by weather or other conditions where there is insufficient light to clearly see persons or other vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
      (7)   Golf carts may not be operated on any state highways or county roads. They may cross these roads at right angles to only.
      (8)   Golf carts may not be operated at speeds above that as deemed safe by the manufacturer of the vehicle and never more than 20 miles an hour.
      (9)   Golf carts must have the following equipment:
         (a)   Brakes;
         (b)   Steering apparatus;
         (c)   Four tires;
         (d)   Rearview mirror;
         (e)   Red slow moving vehicle triangle;
         (f)   Headlamp emitting white light 500 feet to the vehicle front;
         (g)   Tail lamp emitting red light 100 feet to the vehicle rear;
         (h)   Brake lights;
         (i)   Turn lights;
         (j)   Seatbelts for operator and passengers.
      (10)   Persons operating golf carts on city streets must obey all Indiana traffic regulations.
      (11)   All passengers must have a place to sit that was specifically designed by the manufacturer for that purpose.
      (12)   Children may not be passengers on any golf cart until they no longer require special child restraint systems.
      (13)   All golf carts must be inspected by the Clinton Police Department and be issued the appropriate permit and documentation prior to operation on city streets.
   (B)   Golf cart permits.
      (1)   Permits shall be granted for a period of one year or five years. If the owner obtains a one year permit, a new permit must be obtained each year prior to operation of the golf cart on city streets (and upon expiration of a five year permit).
      (2)   The cost for inspection and permit fees is $30 per year, or $100 for five years. Proof of insurance will be required at the time a permit is issued.
      (3)   If an owner obtains a five year permit, the owner must still have the cart inspected each year by the Clinton City Police Department on or before the anniversary date of the permit's issuance. No fee shall be charged for the annual inspection to holder of a five year permit.
      (4)   The Clinton Police Department is the sole authority for issuing permits and may revoke or refuse to issue a permit for any reason they deem appropriate.
      (5)   Permits must be affixed to the rear of the golf cart as directed during the inspection and the issued documentation must be available when requested by an officer. Sale of a golf cart voids the permit and the new purchaser must apply for a permit in their name.
   (C)   Enforcement.
      (1)   Any violation of this section is punishable, if found guilty, by a fine in the amount of not less than $25 and not more than $75.
      (2)   A permit can be revoked permanently for multiple violations or if a single violation is of such a nature that it presents an extreme safety violation based on irresponsible operation. The registered owner is responsible for the golf cart and its safe operation; allowing another person to operate the golf cart does not relieve them from this responsibility.
   (D)   Definitions.
      (1)   CITY STREETS. Refers to those roadways that the city has the responsibility to maintain.
      (2)   GOLF CART. Refers to a vehicle manufactured specifically to transport golf clubs and passengers for the purpose of playing golf. It does not include any other type of vehicle such as an all terrain vehicle or farm service vehicle.
      (3)   OPERATOR. Refers to the person having operational control vehicle.
(Ord. 6-2017-2, passed 7-18-2017)
§ 70.14 OPERATION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES ON PERMITTED CITY STREETS.
   (A)   Definitions. As used in this section, these terms shall have the following meanings.
      OFF-ROAD VEHICLE. A motor-driven vehicle capable of cross-county travel without benefit of a road or trail, on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. It includes, but is not limited to, a multi-wheel-drive or low-pressure-tire vehicle, amphibious machine, ground-effect, air-cushion vehicle or other means of transportation deriving motor power from a source other than muscle or wind. It does not include a farm vehicle being used for farming or a vehicle used for military or law enforcement purposes, a construction, mining, or industrial-related vehicle used in the performance of its common function, a snowmobile, or a registered aircraft. Nor does not include any other vehicle properly registered by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles or any watercraft registered pursuant to Indiana statutes.
      OPERATE. To ride in or on and to be in actual physical control of the operation of an off-road vehicle.
      OPERATOR. Any person at least 18 years old, holding a valid Indiana driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle, or holding a valid license from another state to operate a motor vehicle.
      STREET. The entire width between the boundary lines of every street or alley maintained by and within the jurisdiction of the city, when any part thereof is open to the use of the pubic for vehicular travel. Nothing in this section permits the operation of off-road vehicles on any county road of state highway.
   (B)   Purposes. The purpose of this section is to:
      (1)   Authorize persons a holding valid Indiana driver’s license (or a valid motor vehicle license from another state) to operate off-road vehicles registered with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources over and upon city streets.
      (2)   Establish rules and regulations for the operation of off-road vehicles on city streets; and
      (3)   Promote the safety of persons and property, the responsible enjoyment in and connected with the use and operation of off-road vehicles, and understanding consistent with the rights of all citizens of this city.
   (C)   Persons authorized to operate off-road vehicles on city streets.
      (1)   All persons at least 18 years old who hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license are hereby authorized to operate an off-road vehicle over and upon city streets, under the conditions set forth in this section, and solely for the purpose of reaching a predetermined destination.
      (2)   No person shall operate an off-road vehicle on any city street without a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
   (D)   Insurance.
      (1)   Any person who operates an off-road vehicle over and upon city streets shall maintain recreational vehicle liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $100,000 per person, and $300,000 per occurrence, insuring against injury to persons and damage done to property arising from the use and operation of an off-road vehicle upon city streets.
      (2)   Any person who operates an off-road vehicle over and upon city streets shall carry proof of such insurance on his or her person at all times when operating an off-road vehicle on city streets.
   (E)   Registration/compliance with state law. An off-road vehicle shall not be operated on a city street unless it is duly registered with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and meets all the requirements and standards and regulations set forth in I.C. 14-16-1-1 et seq.
   (F)   Restrictions on operation. A person shall not operate an off-road vehicle:
      (1)   At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for conditions then existing;
      (2)   While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or unlawfully under the influence of a narcotic or other habit-forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug;
      (3)   During the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted tail-light.
      (4)   On or across a cemetery or burial ground;
      (5)   On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except for limited railroad personnel in performance of their duties;
      (6)   In a forest nursery, a planting area, or public land posted or reasonably identified as an area of forest or plant reproduction, when growing stock may be damaged;
      (7)   On the frozen surface of public waters located within the city;
      (8)   Unless the vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation, to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke;
      (9)   Within 100 feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6:00 a.m., except on the individual’s own property, on property under the individual’s control, or as an invited guest;
      (10)   On any property without the consent of the landowner;
      (11)   While transporting on or in the vehicle a firearm, unless the firearm is unloaded and securely encased or equipped with, and made inoperative by, a manufactured, key-locked, trigger-housing mechanism;
      (12)   An individual shall not operate a vehicle while a bow is present in or on the vehicle, if the nock of an arrow in is in position on the string of the bow.
   (G)   Operation on city streets. A person shall comply with the following rules when operating an off-road vehicle on a city street.
      (1)   The operator of an off-road vehicle shall abide by all traffic laws governing the operation of motor vehicles in the state set forth in I.C. Titles 9 and 14.
      (2)   The operator of an off-road vehicle may not cross or enter upon a city street other than at right angles.
      (3)   The operator of an off-road vehicle shall bring it to a complete stop before proceeding onto or across a city street, and shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic.
   (H)   Right to restrict off-road vehicle traffic on designated city streets.  
      (1)   The City Board of Public Works and Safety may restrict the operation of off-road vehicles on any city streets by designating streets as unsuitable for off-road vehicles, and by posting signs on the designated streets.
      (2)   It shall be a violation of this section to operate an off-road vehicle on any city street so designated and posted.
(Ord. 8-2019-3, passed 9-17-2019) Penalty, see § 70.99
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 70.25 PERSON COMMITTING VIOLATION TO COME BEFORE CITY COURT.
   Whenever this Traffic Code is violated, the person so charged for such violation shall be cited to come before the Judge of the City Court, at the Clinton City Municipal Building, 259 Vine Street, Clinton, Indiana, at the City Court Judge’s office.
(1989 Code, § 70.25) (Ord. 3-1983, passed 6-13-1983)
§ 70.26 ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU.
   The Judge of the City Court shall be authorized to establish a Traffic Violations Bureau to receive payment of penalties.
(1989 Code, § 70.26) (Ord. 3-1983, passed 6-13-1983)
§ 70.27 PAYMENT OF PENALTIES.
   Payment of penalties shall be made to the Clerk-Treasurer at the City Municipal Building, 259 Vine Street, Clinton, Indiana, at the City Clerk-Treasurer’s office.
(1989 Code, § 70.27) (Ord. 3-1983, passed 6-13-1983)
§ 70.28 CERTIFICATION OF MOVING VIOLATIONS TO STATE.
   All violations of this Traffic Code relating to moving vehicles shall be certified to the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Indianapolis within ten days after the conviction, pursuant to I.C. 9-30-13-0.5.
(1989 Code, § 70.28) (Ord. 3-1983, passed 6-13-1983)
§ 70.29 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF CITY COURT.
   The City Court is authorized to take the steps necessary to set up certification and payment procedures.
(1989 Code, § 70.29) (Ord. 3-1983, passed 6-13-1983)
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