(a) No person shall operate a golf cart on the streets within the Village of Perrysville unless the golf cart has been inspected and approved by the Ashland County Sheriff or his/her designee for the compliance with the State of Ohio's statutory safety requirements under OAC 4501:2-1-02 and Ohio R.C. 4513.02, is registered in accordance with Ohio R.C. 4503, and is titled in accordance with chapter Ohio R.C. 4505.
(b) If the Ashland County Sheriff or his/her designee determines that the golf cart complies with the minimum State of Ohio statutory requirements under Ohio R.C. 4513.02, the Sheriff shall authorize the Ashland County Clerk of Courts to issue an Ohio certificate of title to the golf cart.
(c) The Sheriff will inspect the golf carts at times, places, and by procedure established by the Chief of Police.
(d) The owner of the golf cart shall pay an inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) made payable to the Village of Perrysville to the Sheriff at the time of inspection.
(e) The golf carts must be inspected, titled, and registered before they can be operated on a public street or property.
(f) The following are examples of equipment requirements established by Ohio law:
(1) At least two (2) working rear taillights (as required by this Ordinance) (ORC 4513.05)
(2) At least one (1) light to illuminate license plate and make license plate legible from distance of fifty (50) feet (ORC 4513.05)
(3) At least two (2) working brake lights (ORC 4513.071)
(4) At least two (2) working headlights (ORC 4513.04)
(5) One (1) horn (ORC 4513.21)
(6) At least one (1) rearview mirror (ORC 4513.23)
(7) A windshield (glass or safety glass) (ORC 4513.24)
(8) Directional signals (ORC 4513.261)
(9) Brackets for mounting two license plates (front and rear) (ORC 4503.21)
(10) Must be equipped with safety belts (ORC 4513.262)
(11) Additionally, all golf carts shall comply with all other equipment requirements established by Ohio Law, including, but not limited to, child safety seat requirements.
(g) Permits issued by another entity authorized by Ohio Law to grant such permits for a golf cart will be given reciprocity in the Village.
(h) Upon completion of a successful inspection by the Sheriff or his/her designee, or the Sheriff or his/her designee being provided sufficient evidence of a successful inspection and permit from another Ohio entity, the Village will issue the permitted golf cart a permit sticker issued by the Sheriff, to be displayed on the vehicle, as required in this chapter.
(Ord. 5-2022. Passed 6-6-22.)