§ 131.12 VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WITHIN PARKS/TRAILS.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle within the boundaries of any park or trail, except upon designated roadways, paths or parking areas intended for such use.
   (B)   All applicable provisions of the state’s Motor Vehicle Laws (G.S. Ch. 20) with regard to required equipment and operation of vehicles, together with such regulations as are contained within the town’s code of ordinances shall apply within all parks and upon all trails throughout the town.
   (C)   It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle upon any roadway, path or parking area within any park or upon any trail at a speed greater than is prudent for the conditions then existing.
   (D)   It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle upon any roadway, path or parking area within any park or upon any trail carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights or the safety of others.
   (E)   It shall be unlawful to operate any motorized vehicle upon any portion of any trail unless otherwise posted.
   (F)   It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle through or around any portion of any park or trail that is chained, gated or posted in any manner prohibiting same.
   (G)   It shall be unlawful to park any motor vehicle, within any park or upon any trail, in any area other than an established or designated parking area.
   (H)   (1)   It shall be unlawful to leave any vehicle unattended for longer than 12 consecutive hours on any park or trail property or parking area.
      (2)   Vehicles found unattended within any park or upon any trail parking area, regardless of the length of time parked at the location, may be towed and stored at the owner’s expense by the Director or any law enforcement officer, with competent jurisdiction, after making a determination that leaving the vehicle parked at the location may result in: personal injury; damage to the parked vehicle; damage to town property or damage to any other property.
   (I)   Golf carts and utility vehicles are allowed upon trails only where signed by the Director. Where golf carts or utility vehicles are allowed upon trails, all such vehicles must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other such vehicles already in motion upon said trail. Passing of golf carts or utility vehicles upon trails or bridges, where allowed to travel, is prohibited.
   (J)   It shall be unlawful to operate any motorized or non-motorized vehicle within any park or upon any trail when such vehicle is emitting excessive or unusual noise, noxious fumes, dense smoke or other pollutants.