(A) For purposes of this subchapter, golf carts which also may be referred to and are intended to include golf carts, are defined as a self propelled vehicle originally designed for or similar to a vehicle originally designed for driving on a golf course and which vehicle shall convey no more than six persons for limited distance at relatively low speeds.
(B) Only persons with a valid operators's license issued by the State of Indiana or by the state of residence of the operator of the golf cart may operate a golf cart upon the streets, alley ways and easements in the town.
(C) All golf carts to be operated on the public streets, alleys and right of ways shall be registered with the town on or before May of each year and the owners thereof shall pay a registration fee of $25 to be paid to the Office of the Town Marshal. The owner shall also present proof of insurance not only for the golf cart from property damage but also carry property damage and personal liability insurance for injury or damage to property of other persons and of personal injury to other persons with a minimum combined single limit of $100,000.
(D) Registration sticker must be displayed on the front of golf cart.
(E) All golf carts being operated pursuant to the terms of this subchapter shall obey all rules of the road and traffic regulations of the State of Indiana and the Town of Monroeville.
(F) There shall be no golf cart traffic permitted upon the following highways, streets or roads:
(1) On Main Street from Monroeville Road to South Street;
(2) On South Street from Main Street to Water Street to town limits.
(G) No golf carts shall be operated upon any sidewalks within the town.
(H) Golf carts shall be equipped with a rear-view mirror. All passengers including the driver in the golf cart must be seated while that golf cart is in motion.
(I) Golf carts shall be equipped with head lights and tail lights if driven before dawn and after sunset.
(J) The Town Council may exempt from the provisions of this subchapter the use of golf carts by a public safety personnel.
(K) A violation of the provisions of this subchapter shall be punishable by a fine in a sum not to exceed $100. Each day a violation of this subchapter is permitted or suffered to continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. If two or more violations occur within the same calendar year, the registration shall be suspended for the balance of the calendar year.
(Ord. 617, passed 12-4-07; Am. Ord. 657, passed 6-3-20)
Cross-reference:
Bicycles; snowmobiles; off-road vehicles, see Ch. 73