(A) The New Castle Police Department shall issue a citation to any person the officer has probable cause to believe has violated any part of the Indiana Traffic Code, city traffic ordinances, or this chapter while operating a golf cart whether the offending person is a juvenile or other person.
(B) The City of New Castle Police Department shall, upon the discovery of the violation of the registration provision of this chapter, immediately take custody of the vehicle and have same towed to an impoundment lot. In the event of this violation, in addition to the penalties set forth below, the operator/owner shall be responsible for the payment of all costs of towing and storage of the unregistered vehicle.
(C) The fines for violation of this chapter shall be the following:
(1) First offense - $50.
(2) Second offense within one year - $100.
(3) Third offense within one year - $500 and revocation of registration and cart impoundment. Registration revocation will be in effect for a minimum of a one-year duration. In the event of impoundment, the owner shall be responsible for all costs of towing and storage.
(D) A fine assessed for a violation of a traffic ordinance associated with this chapter will be deposited in the city’s general fund.
(Ord. 3682, passed 10-7-13)