(A) Designation of roadways. Motorized golf carts are permitted to be operated only on city street, and may not be operated on county, state or federal streets or highways except to cross at designated intersections.
(B) Times and operation. Motorized golf carts may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset. They shall not be operated in inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient light to clearly see persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet. Motorized golf carts shall not be operated in a negligent manner, so as to endanger any person or property, or to obstruct, hinder or impede the lawful course of travel of any motor vehicle or the lawful use by any pedestrian of public streets, sidewalks, paths, trails, walkways, or parks.
(C) Application of traffic laws. Every person operating a motorized golf cart under permit on city streets has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle under the provisions of any ordinance of the city or Minnesota State Statutes, except when these provisions cannot reasonably be applied to motorized golf carts and except as otherwise specifically provided in M.S. § 169.045, Subd. 7.
(D) Slow moving vehicle emblem. Motorized golf carts shall display the slow moving vehicle emblem provided for in M.S. § 169.522, when operated on city streets.
(E) Rear view or side mirror. Motorized golf carts shall be equipped with a rear view or side mirror to provide the driver with adequate vision from behind.
(Ord. passed 11-2-09) Penalty, see § 76.99