(a) Allowed; registration and authorization required. The operation of golf carts on the public streets, roads and highways within certain areas of the town so designated for that purpose and on property controlled by the town, if so designated, shall be permitted in compliance with the provisions of this article; however, it shall be unlawful to operate any golf cart that is not properly registered with the town or to operate any golf cart at any place or in any manner not authorized herein.
(b) Exceptions. The operation of golf carts is not subject to the provisions of this article under the following circumstances:
(1) The operation of golf carts at golf courses, private clubs or on private property, with the consent of the owner;
(2) The operation of golf carts on private streets within gated communities;
(3) The operation of golf carts that complies with and are regulated by the requirements of state motor vehicle law, which makes it a street legal golf cart and/or low speed vehicle and is therefore eligible for usage on public roads as prescribed by law;
(4) The operation of golf carts in connection with a parade, festival, or other special event provided the consent of the event sponsor is obtained and provided such use only occurs during the event; or
(5) The use of golf carts by the town in its official capacity or business on town-controlled property.
(Code 1989, § 74.04; Ord. of 8-14-2018)