(A) For purposes of this section, a "GOLF CART" shall be defined as a four-wheeled vehicle that is not under ordinary circumstances moved, operated, or driven at a speed not greater than 25 miles per hour. Municipal owned vehicles of this type are exempt.
(B) In order to operate a golf cart on any street, alley or road within the town limits, the driver of such a golf cart must have a valid driver's license and be at least 16 years of age. Drivers are subject to the same motor vehicle operational requirements as if operating a vehicle. All limitations and requirements to the driver's license of a driver of such golf cart shall apply when operating the same.
(C) All golf carts must have insurance on said golf cart and have proof of insurance in the golf cart at all times during the operation of said golf cart in the corporate limits.
(D) All golf carts must display a red or amber flashing light at times of operation. Said light must be visible from a distance of no less than 500 feet from the rear of the golf cart. In addition, said golf cart must be equipped with headlamps, taillights and brake lights that are in working order.
(E) All golf carts must be equipped with a rear view mirror, seat belts, and a slow moving vehicle sign.
(F) While in operation, golf carts must carry no more passengers than they were designated to carry, and all passengers must be seated and wearing a seat belt at all times. Any occupant that requires a car seat in a motor vehicle should also be placed in a car seat on a golf cart. Golf carts must yield to faster moving automobiles that are traveling in the same direction of the golf carts.
(G) While operating a golf cart within the corporate limits any operator must abide by all traffic laws in the operation of said golf cart.
(H) Any person who wishes to operate a golf cart in the Town of Edinburgh must register the golf cart and have said golf cart inspected at the Edinburgh Police Department. An annual registration fee of $25 will be charged and the registration must be with the golf cart at all times. Said registration will expire at midnight on December 31 of current year. Anyone who purchases a golf cart that has an existing registration with the town must re-register the golf cart into the new owner's name within seven days of such purchase.
(I) Anyone violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine for $25 for the first violation, $50 for the second violation and $75 for the third violation. If a person is cited for a violation of this section more than three times, the registration shall be revoked and said golf cart shall be no longer be allowed to operate on streets, roads or alleys within the Town of Edinburgh.
(Ord. 2009-6, passed 12-13-09; Am. Ord. 2020-13, passed 7-13-20)