§ 70.51 OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALLOWED; EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   Allowed. The operation of golf carts on the public streets, roads and highways within the town and on property owned or leased by the town in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter shall be permitted; however, it shall be unlawful to operate any golf cart that is not properly registered with the town or to operate any golf cart at any place or in any manner not authorized herein.
   (B)   Exceptions. The operation of golf carts is not subject to the provisions of this subchapter under the following circumstances:
      (1)   The operation of golf carts at golf courses, private clubs or on private property, with the consent of the owner of the applicable real property, or
      (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, or
      (3)   The use of a golf cart in connection with a parade, a festival or other special event provided the consent of the sponsor is obtained and provided such golf cart is only used during and in connection with such event.
      (4)   The use of golf carts by the Edenton Police Department on official police business or the use of golf carts by town personnel for official business on town owned property and town leased property, including cemeteries, parks and greenways.
(Ord. passed 6-12-2012)