CHAPTER 78
GOLF CARTS

 

78.01 Purpose	78.07 Operation
78.02 Definitions	78.08 Locations
78.03 Operation of Golf Carts Permitted	78.09 Accident Reports
78.04 Prohibited Streets	78.10 Violation and Penalty
78.05 Equipment	78.11 Exemptions
78.06 Permits

 

78.01 PURPOSE.

The purpose of this chapter is to permit the operation of Golf Carts on certain streets in the City, as authorized by Section 321.247 of the Code of Iowa, as amended. This chapter applies whenever a Golf Cart is operated on any street or alley, subject to those exceptions stated herein.

78.02 DEFINITIONS.

1.   "Golf Cart" means a four wheeled recreational vehicle generally used for the transportation of person(s) in the sport of golf, that is limited in engine displacement to less than 800 cubic centimeters (or the electric equivalent) and total dry weight of less than 800 pounds. Note that a vehicle with the appearance of a "Golf Cart" but satisfying the requirements of 49 CFR 571.500 (i.e., is "low speed vehicle") is not subject to this chapter but rather to the Code of Iowa 321.381A.

78.03 OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS PERMITTED.

Golf Carts may be operated upon the streets of the City by persons possessing a valid Iowa operator's license, and at least eighteen (18) years of age, except as prohibited in Section 78.06 of this chapter.

(Code of Iowa, Sec 321.247)

78.04 PROHIBITED STREETS.

Golf Carts shall not be operated upon any City street which is a primary road extension through the City. However, Golf Carts may cross such a primary road extension. Business 30, and US Hwy 1 (1st Avenue) are hereby designated as primary road extensions in the City.

(Code of Iowa, Sec 321.247)