(A) Except as provided herein the operation of golf carts and/or utility vehicles on city streets and highways is prohibited.
(B) Golf carts and utility vehicles may be operated on city streets and highways subject to the following conditions:
(1) The golf cart and/or utility vehicle must have all the required equipment;
(2) The operator of the golf cart and/or utility vehicle is at least 16 years of age and possesses a valid driver's license;
(3) Standard hand signals for turning if golf cart and/or utility vehicle not equipped with turn signals;
(4) A lap safety belt must be used by each passenger of a golf cart and/or utility vehicle;
(5) No passenger under 13 years old is allowed to ride on a golf cart and/or utility vehicle unless the driver of the golf cart or utility vehicle is 21 years or older;
(6) All passengers under 13 years of age shall be required to wear a helmet which complies with the standards established by 49 C.F.R. Section 571.218.;
(7) Golf carts and/or utility vehicles may not be driven faster than 25 miles per hours;
(8) Golf carts and/or utility vehicles may not be operated on any street or highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour;
(9) A golf cart and/or utility vehicle may operate on a state highway within the boundaries of the City of Guthrie only if making a perpendicular crossing of the state highway;
(10) Drivers of golf carts and/or utility vehicles must comply with all federal, state, county, local laws, regulations and ordinances governing the rules of the road, traffic and operation of motor vehicles;
(11) All golf carts and/or utility vehicles must have a valid permit issued by the city which is prominently displayed on the golf cart and/or utility vehicle;
(12) The headlight of a golf cart and/or utility vehicle must be illuminated at all times while operating on city streets and highways;
(13) Proof of liability insurance covering the golf cart and/or utility vehicle must be carried in the golf cart and/or utility vehicle at all time and produced upon request of a police officer;
(14) The operation of a golf cart and/or utility vehicle may not generate any dust or fumes which cross over to an adjoining or adjacent prope11y that would interfere with the reasonable use of and enjoyment, whether inside or outside, of the property; and
(15) The operation of a golf cart and/or utility vehicle may not emit excessive noise that would interfere with the reasonable use of and enjoyment, whether inside or outside, of adjoining or adjacent property.
(Ord. 3339, passed 9-8-20)