(A) Carts that are not equipped and registered as required by the State Motor Vehicle Law may only operate on public streets and roads within the county as set forth herein and in accordance with these rules and regulations. Operation of carts in violation of these rules and regulations shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 71.99 or, in egregious cases, may constitute reckless driving as defined in the North Carolina General Statutes.
(B) All carts operated on the streets must have a valid permit sticker from the County Sheriff’s Office. A yearly fee as established by the County Commissioners on a per cart basis will be charged by the County Sheriff’s Office for a permit sticker (see Pasquotank Fee Schedule below). There will be no prorated registrations nor will there be any refunds issued. A 31-day re-registration period for all previously registered golf carts will be permitted during the month of January each year for an annual registration charge per the Pasquotank Fee Schedule. Owners re-registering after January 31 of each year will be considered expired until re-registered and not permitted to use the golf carts in the associated areas. Driving a golf cart without a current registration will result in a fine as determined by the Pasquotank County Fee Schedule. A list of all registrations will be maintained by the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office. The golf cart owner is responsible for maintaining their registration, no notices will be mailed. If a golf cart is purchased during the calendar year, the fee will not be prorated and would be the amount established as per the Pasquotank County Fee Schedule.
PASQUOTANK COUNTY
Sheriff's Office Fee Schedule
Golf Cart Permits
Annual Fee | $25.00 |
Late Listing Fee (for sticker) | $50.00 |
Non-Compliance | $150.00 |
(C) Any person who operates a cart on a street in the county must adhere to all applicable state laws concerning the possession and use of alcoholic beverages and all illegal drugs, as well as all other state traffic laws.
(D) Any person who operates a cart in the county and fails to receive or properly display a county permit sticker will be subject to state law requiring registration and any other applicable laws, in addition to the requirements of this chapter.
(E) Any person who operates a cart in the county takes full responsibility for all liability associated with operating the cart.
(F) Carts may not be operated on or alongside a public road or street with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour.
(G) This chapter is intended to apply to the Newbegun Land and Mt. Hermon Village Subdivisions.
(H) Drivers of carts shall stay to the far right of the traveled portion of the road and yield to the right-of-way to overtake motor vehicles.
(I) Any cart operating between the time of one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise shall be equipped with and have in use headlights.
(J) Carts shall be equipped with at least one operational rear-view mirror and at least two rear reflectors. Red rear reflectors must be at least three inches in width.
(K) Persons are prohibited from standing on a cart while the cart is in operation.
(L) The maximum occupancy of a cart traveling on the street is one person per bucket seat or two people per bench seat.
(M) Children must be properly seated while a cart is in motion and may not be transported in a negligent manner.
(N) If the cart is equipped with seat belts, all passengers are to wear the seat belts at all times the cart is in motion.
(O) A driver must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid state-issued driver's license. Cart operators must carry their driver's license on their person at all times while operating a cart on public streets and roads in the county.
(P) No cart may be operated at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions, and in no instance at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour.
(Q) No cart may be operated in a careless or reckless manner.
(R) Carts shall not be operated on sidewalks.
(S) Carts shall not be operated on private property without the permission and consent of the property owner, property manager or home owner's association, if applicable.
(T) The County Sheriff’s Office’s interpretation of the above rules and regulations are final. The County Sheriff’s Office will maintain its interpretation in a written and published manner.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017; Ord. passed 10-17-2022)