(A) (1) It shall be the responsibility of the operator of the golf cart or multipurpose off-highway utility vehicle to comply with the provisions of §§ 72.07 through 72.10 (including specifically responsibility for the actions of all occupants) as set for in § 72.09. The failure to comply with the requirements set forth in §§ 72.07 through 72.10 shall constitute a violation of this chapter by the operator. Violation of §§ 72.07 through 72.10 shall constitute a Class C infraction.
(2) An owner, lessee, or operator may be cited to appear in a court of competent jurisdiction by the issuance of a state uniform traffic ticket. Upon a finding by such court that an owner, lessee, or operator of a golf cart or multipurpose off-highway utility vehicle has violated any provisions of this chapter, such person shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed $500, as provided in I.C. 34-28-5-4(c) along with court cost.
(3) In addition, the permit, as hereinabove provided, may be subject to suspension or revocation.
(4) A fine assessed for violation of this chapter shall be deposited into the General Fund of the city.
(B) In the event that two or more offenses constituting violations of this chapter occur within one year of a first offense, the permit to operate the golf cart or multipurpose off-highway utility vehicle shall be revoked and may not be reissued for a period of one year.
(Ord. 3-2020, passed 4-21-2020)