(a) Golf carts are permitted to be driven on all streets and alleyways and upon all private properties open to the general public in the course of business inside the City corporation limit with the following exceptions:
(1) Golf carts will not travel past the intersection of Hanover Street and Third Street towards Route 7;
(2) Golf carts are not permitted to be driven on the streets and alleyways of the industrial zone of the City located between Route 7 and the Ohio River.
(b) The operator of a golf cart must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
(c) Any child who falls under the child restraint criteria set by Ohio R.C. 4511.81 is prohibited from being a passenger in a golf cart operated on any City street, right of way or public area in the City of Martins Ferry. (Children who are up to 4 years old and less than 40 pounds which are required to be in a child safety seat or any child who is 8 years old or less and under 4'9" in height who are required to be in a booster seat.)
(d) Golf carts must be operated in accord with all State of Ohio traffic laws in addition to all applicable sections of the City of Martins Ferry Municipal Ordinances.
(Ord. 2016-12. Passed 12-27-16.)