(a) No person shall operate a golf cart on the streets within the City of Jackson unless the golf cart has been inspected by the Chief of Police or designee for compliance with the State of Ohio’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles and such other equipment that may be determined necessary by the Chief of Police, a list of such requirements shall be maintained at the police department and shall include no less than the following:
(1) A minimum of one tail light, visible from a distance of 500 feet, in compliance with ORC 4513.05.
(2) Two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle and which may be incorporated into other rear lights in compliance with ORC 4513.06.
(3) Directional signals in compliance with ORC 4513.261.
(4) Each cart shall have brackets for mounting a front and rear license plate and the rear plate must be able to be illuminated in compliance with ORC 4513.05 & 4503.21.
(5) Each cart shall have a horn audible from not less than 200 feet, in compliance with ORC 4513.21.
(6) Each cart shall have a rear view mirror in compliance with ORC 4513.23.
(7) Each cart shall have two working headlights capable of illuminating persons or objects at a distance of 75 feet, in compliance of ORC 4513.16.
(8) Each cart must be equipped with two working brake lights, visible from a distance of 500 feet, in compliance with ORC 4513.071.
(9) Each cart shall have a windshield in compliance with ORC 4513.24.
(10) Each must be equipped with a seat safety belt for each occupant of the cart which shall include a belt, anchor attachment assembly, and a buckle or closing device attached securely to the cart.
(11) Each cart shall have a maximum speed of no more than 20 miles per hour.
(b) The owner or operator of any golf cart shall be required to pay an inspection fee of $25.00, to the general fund of the City. If the Chief of Police or designee determines that the golf cart complies with the State of Ohio’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police or designee shall issue the owner or operator a certificate of compliance entitling the owner or operator to operate the golf cart on the streets within the City of Jackson. The owner or operator shall also show the Chief of Police or designee proof of liability insurance for the golf cart before a certificate of compliance is issued.
(c) The owner of a golf cart shall also comply with all requirements of Ohio law regarding proper title, registration and license plates prior to operating a golf cart on any street within the City of Jackson.
(Ord. 13-16. Passed 3-14-16.)