(A) Speed Limits.
(1) Golf carts shall not be operated on any city street having a posted speed limit in excess of 25 mph.
(2) Golf carts may, however, cross a street that has a posted speed limit in excess of 25 mph, but no greater than 45 mph, when crossed at intersections in a path perpendicular to the streets or highways.
(B) Golf carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, multi-use path, jogging path, greenway, or trail, except to cross at intersections in a path perpendicular to the path or walkway.
(C) The maximum occupancy of a golf cart traveling on city streets shall be one person per bucket seat and three persons per bench seat. All persons attached to, or riding on, a golf cart must be seated in one of the manufacturer-designed seats, and may not be standing or riding on the back or in any place designed for cargo or sporting equipment.
(D) Only persons holding a valid operator’s license may operate a golf cart on city streets.
(E) Golf carts must be operated in compliance with all applicable local and state traffic laws, and the operator may be ticketed in the same manner as motor vehicle operators.
(F) Golf cart operators shall stay in the far right of the traveled portion of the road, and yield the right-of-way to an overtaking vehicle as soon as possible to do so safely.
(G) Golf cart rental for use on city streets is prohibited.
(H) Golf carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicles. The stopping, standing or parking of golf carts in areas where parking is not allowed, or in any place that may impede the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways, or a passageway, is prohibited.
(I) Golf carts shall not be operated on city streets during inclement weather or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions.
(J) Golf carts may only be operated under the provisions of this chapter, and within established subdivisions and neighborhoods that have complied with § 76.06, below, concerning the approval of golf carts for use in their neighborhood.
(K) Exemptions. Golf carts operated by the persons or entities described below, in the manner described below, or on the following property, are not subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(1) The operation of golf carts at golf courses, private clubs, or on private property with the consent of the owner; or traveling to a golf course, private club, or private property.
(2) The operation of golf carts within gated or limited access communities, unless the streets of the community are dedicated for public use and maintained by the city.
(3) The use of a golf cart in connection with a parade, festival, or other special event approved by the city.
(4) The use of golf carts and similar utility vehicles by the Police or Fire Departments on official business, or the use of golf carts by city personnel for official business.
(5) The use of golf carts for golfing purposes to cross the street at golf course crossings designated by signs duly erected by the city or the Indiana Department of Transportation for such crossing.
(Ord. 60-12-17, passed 1-9-18) Penalty, see § 76.99