(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition applies unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GOLF CART. A motor vehicle, as the term is defined under R.C. § 4501.01(B).
(B) Equipment. In addition to any rules or regulations promulgated by the Ohio Director of Public Safety, pursuant to R.C. Chapter 4511 and R.C. Chapter 4513, equipment of the golf cart shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, requirements for the following items of equipment all to be in working order during operations:
(1) Two headlights having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and objects at a distance at least 100 feet ahead under normal atmospheric conditions during darkness;
(2) Two red tail lights having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to be plainly visible from a distance at least 500 feet to the rear under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(3) Directional signals, front and rear;
(4) Rear view mirror;
(5) White light illuminating the rear license plate;
(6) Horn;
(7) Windshield made of glass, or plastic glass;
(8) Two license plates, one in the front and one in the rear, bracketed to the cart; and
(9) Brake lights.
(C) License requirements of operator.
(1) No person who is under 16 years of age shall operate a golf cart.
(2) The person must hold a valid current motor vehicle driver’s license.
(D) Inspection. No person shall operate a golf cart in the streets within the village unless the cart has been inspected for compliance with the state statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles and the codified ordinances of the village entitling the owner or operator to secure a title and license for the golf cart.
(E) Insurance. The owner of the golf cart shall provide proof of insurance at the time of registration.
(F) Operation.
(1) A person shall operate the golf cart on public streets within the village, obeying all traffic rules applicable to vehicles.
(2) Occupants of golf carts shall be seated at all times on the seat of the golf cart. Standing on any portion of the golf cart while it is in motion is prohibited.
(3) A person shall not operate the golf cart on sidewalks.
(G) Limitations. The provisions of this section may be waived during limited periods of special events for which the operators of said golf carts have received prior approval for the use of golf carts from the village administration.
(H) Penalty. Anyone who violates this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of an offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or plead guilty to a previous violation of this violation of this section, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more prior violations of this section, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 259, passed 4-1-2014)