(A) No person shall operate a qualified golf cart without first obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police as provided herein.
(1) Permits shall be granted for a period of one year.
(2) The permit is due by May 1 of each year. The cost of the permit is $25. There shall be no proration of the permit fee for a partial-year permit. Renewal permits done after May 1 will cost $35. Proof of liability insurance coverage is to be provided to the Police Department when obtaining and renewing a permit.
(3) Vehicle must be inspected and approved by the Chief of Police or designated person.
(B) Every application for a permit shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of applicant;
(2) Name of liability insurance carrier and policy number;
(3) The serial number, make, model and description of golf cart;
(4) Signed waiver of liability by applicant releasing the city and its employees, and agreeing to indemnify and hold the city harmless from any and all future claims resulting from the operation of their golf cart on the city streets. A copy is attached in Appendix A;
(5) Photocopy of applicable liability insurance coverage card specifically for the vehicle to be operated pursuant to the permit;
(6) Photocopy of valid drivers license; and
(7) Such other information as the city may require.
(C) No permit shall be granted unless the following conditions are met:
(1) The vehicle must be inspected by the Chief of Police or designated person to ensure that the vehicle is safe to operate on city streets and is in compliance with this chapter and with the State Motor Vehicle Code;
(2) A physically handicapped applicant must submit a certificate signed by a physician, certifying that the applicant is able to safely operate a qualified golf cart on city streets; and
(3) The applicant must provide evidence of insurance in compliance with the provisions of the state statutes regarding minimum liability insurance for passenger motor vehicles to be operated on the roads of the state.
(D) The city may suspend or revoke a permit granted hereunder upon a finding that the holder thereof has violated any provision of this chapter or there is evidence that permittee cannot safely operate a qualified golf cart on the designated roadways.
(Ord. 2009-3, passed 7-13-2009; Ord. 2022-5, passed 3-16-2022) Penalty, see §
76.99