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(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with any lawful order, sign or direction of a police officer.
(B) The provisions of this traffic code regulating the movement, parking and standing of vehicles shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, as defined herein, while the operator of the vehicle is operating the same in an emergency in the necessary performance of public duties. This exemption shall not, however, protect the operator of any vehicle from the consequences of a reckless disregard of the safety of others.
(Ord. 1-1989, passed 3-6-89) Penalty, see § 70.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to unlawfully deface, injure, remove, obstruct or interfere with any official traffic sign or signal.
(Ord. 1-1989, passed 3-6-89) Penalty, see § 70.99
(A) Except as stated in divisions (B) and (C) below, it shall be unlawful to operate or park a motor vehicle within a public sidewalk area in the town limits. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the parking or placement of a motor vehicle in such a way that obstructs or prevents pedestrians from using the sidewalk.
(B) This section shall not restrict or prohibit motor vehicles from crossing sidewalks while using an existing permanent or temporary driveway or entrance to access a private or public property.
(C) This section shall not restrict or prohibit publicly-owned emergency vehicles or maintenance vehicles from operating or parking on public sidewalks.
(Ord. 22-2019, passed 8-19-19)
OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS
For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.” Liability coverage applicable to the golf cart and compliant with all Indiana laws applicable to a motor vehicle operated on the public highways of the State of Indiana.
“GOLF CART.” A vehicle with four wheels substantially similar to a vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one or more individuals for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course. The golf cart may be powered by a battery or internal combustion engine.
“OPERATOR.” A person(s) holding a valid operator's license issued by the State of Indiana or another state.
“ROADWAYS.” A road or street included in the Town of Danville's road inventory system and for which the Town of Danville has primary responsibility for maintenance and oversight.
“STATE HIGHWAY.” Any street under the control of and maintained by the State of Indiana.
(Ord. 10-2018, passed 8-20-18)
It is the intent of this subchapter to allow for the use of golf carts on the local streets within the town. To ensure public safety and welfare, the operation of golf carts must comply with certain vehicle regulations; must be prohibited on certain streets; and must comply with certain safety regulations tailored to protect the operator and passenger.
(Ord. 10-2018, passed 8-20-18)
(A) All golf carts operated on city streets shall have the following minimum safety equipment:
(1) Headlights, tail lights, and turn signals;
(2) A side view mirror; and
(3) A slow-moving vehicle sign that conforms to the provisions of I.C. 9-21-9-2, affixed to the rear of the golf cart.
(B) All of the minimum safety equipment described in division (A) shall be functional, and in use at all times while the golf cart is in operation on town streets.
(C) Other devices such as seatbelts, flashing yellow lights, safety flags and the like are not required, but may be added at the golf cart owner's discretion.
(Ord. 10-2018, passed 8-20-18)
(A) Speed limits.
(1) Golf carts shall only be operated on a town street having a posted speed limit of 40 mph or less.
(2) Golf carts may, however, cross a street that has a posted speed limit in excess of 40 mph, but no greater than 45 mph, when crossed at signalized intersections in a path perpendicular to the street or highway.
(B) Golf carts may not be operated on US 36 or SR 39 except to cross at intersections as specified in division (A)(2) above.
(C) Golf carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, multi-use path, jogging path, greenway, or trail, except to cross at intersections in a path perpendicular to the path or walkway.
(D) The maximum occupancy of a golf cart traveling on town streets shall be one person per bucket seat and three persons per bench seat. All persons attached to, or riding on, a golf cart must be seated in one of the manufacturer-designed seats, and may not be standing or riding on the back or in any place designed for cargo or sporting equipment.
(E) Only persons holding a valid operator's license may operate a golf cart on town streets.
(F) Golf carts must be operated in compliance with all applicable local and state traffic laws, and the operator may be ticketed in the same manner as motor vehicle operators.
(G) Golf cart operators shall stay in the far right of the traveled portion of the road and yield the right-of-way to an overtaking vehicle as soon as possible to do so safely.
(H) Golf carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicles. The stopping, standing or parking of golf carts in areas where parking is not allowed, or in any place that may impede the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways, or a passageway, is prohibited.
(I) Golf carts shall not be operated on town streets during inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions.
(J) Exemptions. Golf carts operated by the persons or entities described below, in the manner described below, or on the following property, are not subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(1) The operation of golf carts at golf courses, private clubs, or on private property with the consent of the owner; or traveling to a golf course, private club, or private property.
(2) The operation of golf carts within gated or limited access communities, unless the streets of the community are dedicated for public use and maintained by the town.
(3) The use of a golf cart in connection with a parade, festival, or other special event approved by the town.
(4) The use of golf carts or similar utility vehicles by the town staff for official business.
(Ord. 10-2018, passed 8-20-18)
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