(a) No under-speed vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle or mini-truck shall be operated at a speed in excess of twenty miles per hour.
(b) No under-speed vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle or mini-truck shall be permitted to travel on any Village street where the speed limit is greater than twenty-five mph, except that under-speed vehicles, golf carts or utility vehicle will be permitted to cross intersections with higher speeds, and shall be permitted on a street that has a speed limit of thirty-five mph or less, for the shortest distance necessary to reach a street with a speed limit of twenty-five mph or less.
(c) The operator of an under-speed vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle or mini-truck must be at least sixteen years of age and have a valid driver's license.
(d) Any child who falls under the child restraint criteria set by Ohio R.C. 4511.81 is prohibited from being a passenger in an under-speed vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle or mini-truck operated on any Village street, right-of-way or public area in the Village of East Palestine. (Children who are up to four years old and less than forty pounds, which arc required to be in a child safety seat or any child who is eight years old or less and under four feet nine inches (4' 9") in height, who are required to be in a booster seat).
(e) It shall be unlawful to operate an under-speed vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle or minitruck:
(1) November 1 through April 30 of each year;
(2) Between dusk and dawn;
(3) During any inclement weather conditions.
(f) Under-speed vehicles, golf carts, utility vehicles or mini-trucks must be operated in accordance with all State of Ohio traffic laws, in addition to all applicable sections of the Village of East Palestine Municipal Ordinances.
(Ord. 16-2023. Passed 7-10-23.)