(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)