(A) Definition. The following term shall apply to this section as written unless context indicates or requires a different meaning:
GOLF CART. A four-wheeled motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on the golf course.
(B) Operation of golf carts.
(1) Golf carts may be operated on the streets and highways within the Town of Leesburg.
(2) Golf carts that are operated on the streets and highways of the Town of Leesburg:
(a) May only be operated by an individual 16 years of age of older.
(b) Shall display either a slow moving vehicle emblem in accordance with I.C. 9-21-9-3 or a red or amber flashing lamp in accordance with I.C. 9-21-9-4 .
(c) May only be operated between sunrise and sundown.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with or eliminate the operator of a golf cart from compliance with applicable state or Federal law.
(4) Golf carts may not be operated on State Road 15 within the Town limits except to cross it at any intersection at an angle 90 degrees to State Road 15.
(5) The number of occupants of a golf cart shall be limited to six persons. The operator and occupants shall be properly seated at all times and no part of the body of the operator or occupants shall extend outside the perimeter of the golf cart while the golf cart is in operation; provided however, the operator shall use proper traffic hand signals when required. No one under the age of two years shall be permitted to be an occupant of a golf cart.
(C) Violations.
(1) Violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of up to $50 per violation. Each day that the golf cart is operated in violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate violation for purposes of imposition of a fine.
(2) In the event of a violation by a minor child, the fine shall be paid by the child's parent or parents, custodial parent, legal guardian or anyone exercising parental control over the minor child.
(Ord. 2019-5, passed 11-11-2019)