(A) Golf carts shall be operated on the shoulder of the right-of-way or, in the absence of an improved shoulder, on the right-hand most portion of the right-of-way and in the same direction as traffic on the right-of-way lane or side then being traveled upon.
(B) Motorized wheelchairs shall be operated on any sidewalk, path, or walkway designed by use for pedestrians or, in the absence of a sidewalk, may, be operated on the shoulder of the right-of-way or in the absence of an improved shoulder on the right hand most portion of the right-of-way and in the same direction as traffic on the right-of-way lane or side being traveled upon.
(C) Every physically disabled person operating a motorized wheelchair shall have all the rights and duties applicable to pedestrians that are contained in the city code except those provisions which by their nature have no application.
(D) Every non-physically disabled person operating a golf cart upon city roadways shall adhere to all rules of the road application to motorized vehicles set forth in the city code and state law except those provisions which by their nature have no application.
(E) A golf cart may be operated on a street by persons who are at least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
(F) Golf carts shall not be operated on a street in a negligent manner. For the purposes of this section,
TO OPERATE IN A NEGLIGENT MANNER is defined as the operation of a golf cart in such a manner as to endanger any person or property, or to obstruct, hinder, or impede the lawful course of travel of any other vehicle or the lawful use by the pedestrian of public streets, sidewalks, paths, trails, walkways, or parks.
(G) Neither golf carts nor motorized wheelchairs shall be operated by a person under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance not prescribed by a physician.
(H) A golf cart or motorized vehicle shall not be operated at any time on a state or federal highway except for the purpose of operating upon such highway in order to cross a portion of the state highway system or federal highway system which intersects a municipal street.
(I) No golf cart or motorized wheelchair shall cross any state or federal highway at an intersection where the highway being crossed has a posted speed of more than 45 mph.
(J) Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped with adequate brakes and shall meet any other safety requirements imposed by this subchapter.
(K) Golf carts are not subject to the registration provisions of RSMo. Chapter 301.
(L) Golf carts and motorized wheelchairs shall not be operated on a street during one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise unless the golf cart or motorized wheelchair has a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of the vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible on the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. A light emitting flashing taillight visible from the rear may also be used in addition to the red rear reflector.
(M) Owners of golf carts who wish to operate their golf cart upon city streets under the terms of this subchapter must register said vehicle yearly through the Chief of Police at the cost of $15 per year. The Chief of Police will inspect the golf cart to assure it is in compliance with this subchapter.
(N) Any operator of a golf cart on the city streets of the city must be able to produce the annual permit upon request of the Chief of Police.
(O) Any golf cart operated on a city street of the city is subject to being stopped by the Chief of Police to verify its legal operation on city streets.
(Ord. 392, passed 9-2-2009)