(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOLF CART. Any self-propelled vehicle designed for the transportation of players or maintaining equipment on a golf course, while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf or maintaining the condition of the grounds on a golf course, and as further defined in KRS 189.286.
(B) Authorized public roads. The streets under the jurisdiction of the city that may be used for the operation of golf carts is set out in Schedule A, attached to Ord. 13-2019 and incorporated herein by reference, which shall be kept on file with the City Clerk and posted on the city website, as it is amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(C) Operation of golf carts.
(1) Any golf cart operating on streets under the jurisdiction of the city shall be inspected by a certified inspector designated by the County Sheriff and certified through the Department of Vehicle Regulation to ensure that it complies with the requirements of this chapter and KRS 189.286. The proof of inspection document issued by the County Sheriff shall constitute proof required by the police to issue a permit. The proof of inspection issued by the County Sheriff and city permit shall be kept in the golf cart at all times of operation on a public roadway. This permit shall be valid as long as the original permittee owns the golf cart.
(2) Any permitted golf cart shall be insured in compliance with KRS 304.39-080 by the owner or operator. The proof of insurance shall be maintained inside the golf cart at all times of operation on a public roadway.
(3) The operator of the golf cart shall not cross any state or county road at an intersection, or where the roadway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than 35 mph, except at designated traffic-controlled intersections authorized in Schedule A (attached to Ord. 13-2019).
(4) The operator shall have a valid operator’s license in his or her possession.
(5) The golf cart shall only be operated on public streets between sunrise and sunset.
(6) The permitted golf cart shall display a slow-moving vehicle emblem in compliance with KRS 189.820.
(7) Any person operating a golf cart on a public roadway shall be subject to the traffic regulations of KRS Chapter 189.
(8) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a golf cart that is not used on a public roadway, except to cross a roadway while following a golf cart path on a golf course.
(D) Exemptions from certain regulations. A golf cart permitted by this chapter is not considered to be a motor vehicle and is exempt from the title requirements of KRS 186.020, the vehicle registration requirements of KRS 186.050 and the emissions compliance certificates pursuant to KRS 224.20-720.
(Ord. 13-2019, passed 11-4-2019)