(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOLF CART VEHICLE. A vehicle that has at least four wheels, has a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 mph, has a maximum payload capacity of 1,200 pounds, has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds, has a maximum passenger capacity of not more than four persons, is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting and recreational purposes, and is not being operated within the boundaries of a golf course.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width between the boundary limits of any street, road, avenue, boulevard or way which is publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
(B) Golf cart vehicles may be operated on the streets and highways within the corporate limits of the village only if and to the extent the operator and the vehicle comply with the provisions of this section.
(C) Golf cart vehicles may be operated on the streets and highways within the corporate limits of the village only between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
(D) Golf cart vehicles may be operated on the streets and highways within the corporate limits of the village only if such vehicle is equipped with a federally approved bicycle safety flag attached to the rear of the vehicle that, when attached to the vehicle, extends not less than five feet above ground.
(E) In order to be authorized for operation on the streets and highways of the village, all golf cart vehicles shall be registered annually in the office of the Village Clerk. A registration number will be issued upon submitting proof of the following:
(1) A certificate from the Village Clerk indicating that the golf cart vehicle has been inspected by an official or officials designated by the Board of Trustees, and that said vehicle fully complies with the equipment requirements identified by this section;
(2) Proof of liability insurance coverage for the golf cart vehicle while operating such vehicle on a street or highway; and
(3) Payment of annual fee for registration of the vehicle in such amount as set from time to time by the Board of Trustees.
(F) Upon compliance with the annual registration requirements identified herein, the Village Clerk shall issue a permit for the golf cart vehicle being registered. Said permit must be prominently displayed upon the front or driver’s side of said vehicle at all times while such vehicle is in operation on the streets and highways of the village.
(G) The registration period for all golf cart vehicles shall be from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. A person may renew their annual registration no sooner than 30 days prior to its expiration.
(H) Any person operating a golf cart vehicle as authorized by this section shall be at least 19 years of age and shall possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the state or another state. The individual operating the golf cart vehicle shall provide proof of the requisite insurance coverage to any peace officer requesting such proof. No person shall operate a golf cart vehicle after daylight hours on the streets or highways of the village, in violation of the State Rules of the Road as established by the state statutes (as amended from time to time).
(I) Golf cart vehicles may be operated without complying with the provisions of this section when being operated in parades which have been authorized by the state or any department board, commission or political subdivision of the state.
(J) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section, a golf cart vehicle shall not be operated on any state or federal highway (including Nebraska Highway 23) other than for the limited purpose of crossing said highway. The crossing of the highway shall be made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing. The golf cart vehicle shall be brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or roadway of the highway, and the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate potential hazard.
(1997 Code, § 5-701) (Ord. 01-2016, passed 1-12-2016) Penalty, see § 74.99