(A) No person shall operate a golf cart within the village unless the golf cart has been inspected by the Chief of Police or designee for compliance with the state’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles and such other equipment that may be determined necessary by the Chief of Police, a list of such requirements shall be maintained at the Police Department and shall include no less than the following:
(1) A minimum of one tail light, visible from a distance of 500 feet, in compliance with R.C. § 4513.05;
(2) Two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle and which may be incorporated into the other rear lights in compliance with R.C. § 4513.06;
(3) Directional signals in compliance with R.C. § 4513.261, said rules and regulations;
(4) Each cart shall have brackets for mounting a front and rear license that must be illuminated in compliance with R.C. §§ 4513.05 and 4503.21;
(5) Each cart shall have a horn audible from not less than 200 feet in compliance with R.C. § 4513.21;
(6) Each cart shall have a rearview mirror in compliance with R.C. § 4513.23;
(7) Each cart shall have two working headlights capable of illuminating persons or objects at a distance of 75 feet, in compliance with R.C. § 4513.16;
(8) Each cart shall be equipped with two working brake lights, visible from a distance of 500 feet in compliance with R.C. § 4513.071;
(9) Each cart shall have a wind shield with wiper blades in compliance with R.C. § 4513.24;
(10) Each cart shall be equipped with seat belts for each occupant of the cart which shall include a belt, anchor attachment assembly, and a buckle or closing device attached securely to the cart; and
(11) Each cart shall have a maximum speed of no more than 25 mph.
(B) The owner or operator of any golf cart shall be required to pay an inspection fee of $25 to the General Fund of the village. If the Chief of Police or designee determines that the golf cart complies with the state’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police or designee shall issue the owner or operator a certificate entitling the owner or operator to operate the golf cart on the streets within the village. The owner or operator shall also show the Chief of Police or designee proof of liability insurance for the golf cart before a certificate of compliance is issued.
(C) The owner of a golf cart shall also comply with all requirements of state law regarding proper title, registration, and license plates prior to operating a golf cart on any streets within the village.
(Ord. 1566, passed 10-3-2017) Penalty, see § 71.99