A. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $750.00 for each violation. Violations double with each occurrence per calendar year.
B. A second violation of this chapter shall, in addition to being subject to time, be grounds for the revocation of the vehicle’s permit issued for a period up to one (1) year.
C. Upon investigation by and the recommendation of the City of Colona, the City Council may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate the motorized golf cart or neighborhood vehicles on the designated streets.
D. The City of Colona reserves the right to amend or repeal this chapter at any time, and if such amendment or repeal affects the rights of permit holders, all permit holders will be notified thereof by the City by certified mail.
E. No person receiving a permit pursuant to the terms of this chapter shall have any legal right to the continuation of said Ordinance regardless of the cost of rendering a golf cart or neighborhood vehicle in compliance with this chapter for the purpose of its operation in the City of Colona pursuant to this chapter.
F. The City of Colona shall not under any circumstances be liable for any expenses incurred by an applicant or licensee for that applicant or licensee’s cost for the acquisition and/or modification of such golf cart or neighborhood vehicle to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
G. Golf carts, neighborhood vehicles or similar vehicles, utilized by the Colona Police Department shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. O-20-08, 5-11-2020)