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1. City Streets. Persons holding valid City of Mount Vernon permits may operate Golf Carts upon streets as may be designated by resolution of the Council. Golf Carts may never be operated on the prohibited streets listed in Section 78.04.
2. Trails. Golf Carts shall not be operated on any recreational, bike or walking trail unless the trail is specifically designated to allow use of motor vehicles (unless required in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act).
3. Sidewalks. Golf Carts shall not be operated upon sidewalks.
4. Parking. Golf Carts shall not be operated upon that portion of a street right-of-way between the curb or edge of street paving and the sidewalk referred to as the "parking".
5. City Parks and Other Land Owned by the City of Mount Vernon. Golf Carts shall not be operated in City parks or upon other City owned land unless for a special event authorized by City Council resolution and the operator possess a valid Mount Vernon permit.
6. Private Property. Golf Carts may only be operated on private property with the express consent of the owner.
7. Special Events. All rules listed in above ordinance apply with exception to allow use at night provided they are equipped with headlights and brake lights. Special event use requires City Council approval by resolution.
Either the operator, or someone acting for the operator, shall immediately notify a law enforcement officer whenever a Golf Cart is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to anyone, or property damage amounting to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or more, and shall file an accident report within forty-eight (48) hours, in accordance with State law.
1. Any person guilty of violating the provisions herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of one-hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) and revocation of the City of Mount Vernon permit for a period of two (2) months.
2. Any person guilty of violating this chapter two (2) times in a twelve (12) month period shall be subject to a fine of one hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) and revocation of the City of Mount Vernon permit for a period of two (2) years.
3. Any person guilty of violating this chapter three (3) times shall be subject to a fine of one hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) and permanent revocation of the City of Mount Vernon permit.
1. Golf carts owned and operated by any governmental entity or school district are exempt from these restrictions when used in the performance of their duties.
2. City Council may adopt by resolution to allow Golf Carts with City of Lisbon permits to be operated within the City of Mount Vernon. Residents living outside the City limits of Mount Vernon would be required to obtain a City permit to operate Golf Cart within the City.