(A) Golf carts, privately or publicly owned, and utility ATV vehicles owned by citizens of the city, may be operated on the streets and alleys of said city, under the following conditions:
(1) Operation shall be during daylight hours;
(2) Operation must be only upon city authorized streets;
(3) Operation must not occur on any state or federal highway, except to run at a 90 degree angle for crossing purposes, where posted speed limit is less than 36 mph;
(4) Operator of vehicle must be a licensed driver, at least 16 years old;
(5) Operator must provide proof of liability insurance;
(6) All state, county and local laws and regulations shall govern the operation of golf carts and utility ATV vehicles within the city limits;
(7) It shall remain illegal to operate sport utility ATV and non-utility ATV vehicles on streets or alleys of the city;
(8) The number of passengers are only permitted as suggested by manufacturers. No seating modifications shall be permitted including lift kits or passenger seating modifications; and
(9) Canvass covers must allow good visibility in all directions. Gas operated units shall have manufacturer’s muffler. Approved vehicles must have reflectors on the back and golf carts maintain a flag on the back at least eight feet high.
(B) All vehicles operating in designated ATV areas must have a city permit and the owner must sign a waiver of liability before permit will be issued. Permit fees are as follows:
Permits | |
Per day | $10 |
Annual | |
County residents | $30 |
Non-county residents | $60 |
(Prior Code, § 6-12-1) (Ord. 731, passed 10-21-2008, eff. 11-1-2008; Ord. 850, passed 11-1-2016; Ord. 6-12-1, passed 8-8-2020) Penalty, see § 70.99