Golf carts shall not be operated on the public streets, roads and highways of the town except in full compliance with the provisions of this article.
(1) Golf carts shall not be operated on or alongside public roads or streets with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour.
(2) Golf carts may cross a road with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. However, once this segment of road has been traversed, the golf cart is still required to travel only on or along a roadway with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Golf carts must cross in a manner that is the most direct route in order to decrease crossing distance, i.e., no riding along a road or crossing at an angle. Under no circumstance is a golf cart allowed to cross a controlled access facility other than at bridges which cross over or under a controlled access facility.
(3) Golf carts may be driven on approved public roads and streets so designated by the town from sunrise until sunset. Golf carts may be driven after sunset when equipped with operational headlights and taillights. Golf carts may not be operated when fog, smog, smoke, inclement weather or other conditions reduce visibility so that the golf cart is not visible for a minimum distance of 250 feet.
(4) Golf carts are authorized for use on the following roads within the town limits:
a. Buffalo Creek Road (State Road 1314) (App. B).
b. A portion of Buffalo Creek Road (State Road 1306) (App. B).
c. A portion of Buffalo Shoals Road (State Road 1306) (App. B).
d. A portion of Cut Away Road (App. A).
e. Village Boulevard (App. A).
f. Winesap Road (State Road 1308) (App. B).
g. Storm Ridge Road (App. C).
h. A portion of Charlotte Drive between the two intersections with Storm Ridge Road (App. C).
The maps for this article are located in section 30-126.
(5) Golf carts authorized for use under the provisions of this article shall not be operated on any other public streets or roads within the town.
(6) Any person who operates a golf cart must be responsible for all liability associated with operation of the golf cart and must have liability insurance coverage which will cover the use of a golf cart in an amount not less than the minimum required by state law for motor vehicles operated on public highways in the state.
(7) Any person who operates a golf cart must be at least 16 years of age. No person may operate a golf cart unless that person is licensed to drive upon the public streets, roads and highways of the state and then, only in accordance with such valid driver's license's restriction. Golf cart operators must carry their driver's license on their person at all times while operating a golf cart on public roads. For the purpose of this article, a learner's permit shall not be considered as a valid driver's license nor shall any license that has been revoked, temporarily, or otherwise, or suspended for any reason be considered as a valid driver's license during the period of revocation or suspension.
(8) Any person who operates a golf cart on public streets and roads must adhere to all applicable state and local traffic laws, regulations and ordinances, including, but not limited to, those banning the possession and use of alcoholic beverages, and all other illegal drugs. In addition, no golf cart containing any open container of alcohol shall be operated on public roads.
(9) The operator of the golf cart shall comply with all traffic rules and regulations adopted by the state and the county/town/city which governs the operation of motor vehicles.
(10) An operator of a golf cart on designated streets may not allow the number of people in the golf cart at any one time to exceed the maximum capacity specified by the manufacturer. The operator shall not allow passengers to ride on any part of a golf cart not designed to carry passengers, such as the rear of a golf cart designed to carry golf bags.
(11) In no instance shall a golf cart be operated at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour. No golf cart may be operated at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions.
(12) Golf carts must be operated at the right edge of the roadway and must yield to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
(13) Golf carts must park in designated spaces in such a manner that multiple golf carts can utilize the space. All parking rules and limits apply. Golf carts shall only park in handicapped parking spaces if the driver or at least one passenger has a valid handicap parking placard and such placard is properly displayed in the cart. No parking on sidewalks is allowed.
(Code 1989, § 74.05; Ord. of 8-14-2018)