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§ 74.05  AREAS PROHIBITED FOR USE.
   (A)   The use or operation of golf carts along all streets, roads, and highways with speed limits higher than 25 miles per hour except for those road crossings specifically permitted is prohibited.
   (B)   The use or operation of golf carts on the following streets, roads, or highways within the Town of Grimesland except for road crossings specifically permitted.
(Ord. 2019-2020:002, passed 2-11-2020)
§ 74.06  REGISTRATION.
   (A)   Applications. All golf cart owners must annually complete a registration application in a proper manner, pay any applicable application and/or registration fees, and submit their golf carts for inspection by the Town Public Works Director or his/her designee. The registration application shall also include signed confirmation that the applicant has read, understands and agrees to comply with town regulations regarding the operation of golf carts. Upon a determination that the application and the cart meet the town's requirements, the Town Clerk will approve said application for registration
   (B)   Ownership and liability. All golf cart owners shall provide proof of ownership, and a waiver of liability (in terms prepared by the town) releasing the Town of Grimesland from any and all liability that may arise from the operation of the golf cart within the jurisdiction of the Town of Grimesland. The required liability insurance coverage shall be in an amount not less than required by North Carolina law for motor vehicles operated on public highways.
   (C)   Fees. Fees for golf cart applications, inspections, and/or registrations shall be as determined by the Board of Aldermen and amended as needed. Such fees shall be non-refundable and shall not be pro-rated for partial years.
   (D)   Registration period. Golf cart registrations shall be valid for no more than one year and shall expire on June 30 of each year. Registrations may be issued at any time during the year but all registrations shall expire on the following June 30.
(Ord. 2019-2020:002, passed 2-11-2020)
§ 74.07  ENFORCEMENT.
   This chapter shall be enforced by, and violators subject to, any one, all or a combination of the following:
   (A)   Infraction. Any act constituting a violation of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute an infraction under the provisions of Chapter 20 and/or Chapter 14 of the North Carolina General Statues unless such violation is also a violation of the "rules of the road" applicable to motor vehicles under the North Carolina General Statues in which case the greatest penalty will apply.
   (B)   Civil penalties. Any act constituting a violation of this chapter shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of $50 plus any attorney fees, court costs, or other collection expenses incurred by the town. If the offender fails to pay the penalty within 30 days of receiving written notice of the violation, the amount owed may be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of debt. In addition, failure to pay a civil penalty shall constitute grounds for revocation of golf cart registration.
   (C)   Registration revocation. Three violations of this chapter within any 12-month period shall constitute cause for revocation of a golf cart registration for a period of one year.
   (D)   Continuing violations. Each day that any of the provisions of this chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2019-2020:002, passed 2-11-2020)