(A) The inspection by the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, will cover the following safety requirements, and every golf cart operating on town streets must have the following safety equipment:
(1) Permits/stickers will be issued to all golf carts.
(2) Each owner must have proof of ownership, and a completed waiver of liability, releasing the Town of Four Oaks, its employees, and affiliates from all liability that may arise as a result of operating a golf cart inside the town. A current waiver of liability must be on file with the Town of Four Oaks, and must be renewed annually.
(3) All golf carts must meet the requirements or minimum standard of safety equipment, to wit: rear view mirror, lap belts and child restraints for use while the vehicle is in motion and a reflective “slow moving vehicle” sign affixed on the rear of the golf cart.
(4) All golf cart operators must possess a valid driver’s license, except any driver or operator 18 years of age and older with a medical or physical condition that prevents that individual from being able to obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license. The medical condition must be evidenced with a professional certified medical phobia that prevents the driver or operator from taking a drivers’ licensing exam. The medical professional must document that the operator does not possess a medical condition that would prevent the safe operation of a motor vehicle and this documentation must be updated annually. Any driver or operator that is exempt from the requirement of a valid North Carolina license must still present and have on record and while operating a golf cart, a valid North Carolina identification card.
(5) Golf carts, by design, are equipped to seat a certain number of passengers. Each golf cart differs in that it may accommodate two to six passengers, generally. This section is designed to regulate overcrowding or reckless operation of a golf cart; therefore, no passengers are permitted to stand on a golf cart while it is in operation.
(6) All operators must provide a minimum of liability insurance on any golf cart prior to inspection.
(7) Permits/stickers will be issued annually, and valid from July 1 of each year. The following fees shall apply:
(a) Annual inspection by Police Department: $35 (includes permit/sticker).
(b) Re-inspection by Police Department: $10 (if a golf cart fails the initial inspection).
(c) These fees are paid to the Town of Four Oaks.
(8) Lost or stolen permit/stickers are the responsibility of the owner. A police report must be filed in the event of a lost or stolen permit/sticker. The Chief of Police will have the discretion in determining whether a permit/sticker may be re-issued in this instance. If no record can be found of a previous application, or the receipt of a permit/sticker, the Chief of Police may direct the applicant to reapply, and also resubmit any and all fees necessary, before a replacement permit/sticker is issued.
(Ord. passed 6-13-2011)