Carts that are not equipped and registered as required by the State Motor Vehicle Law may only be operated within the town, in areas other than the golf course, in accordance with the following rules and regulations. (Operation of carts in violation of these rules and regulations shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter or, in egregious cases, may constitute reckless driving as defined in state statutes.)
(A) Drivers of carts shall stay to the far right of the traveled portion of the road and yield the right-of-way to overtaking motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
(B) Carts operating between the time of one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise shall be equipped with and have in use headlights and reflectors located on the rear of the cart.
(C) Golf carts may be operated only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(D) Carts shall be equipped with at least one operational mirror allowing the operator to see behind the cart.
(E) Golf carts must be operated in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and ordinances, including all laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the possession and use of alcoholic beverages.
(F) Golf carts must have the basic equipment supplied by the manufacturer, including a vehicle identification number. Such equipment must include all safety devices as installed by said manufacturer, including lights and reflectors if the vehicle is to be operated at any time before sunrise or after sunset as set forth in division (B) above.
(G) No one is allowed to stand on a golf cart while it is in operation.
(H) The driver must be at least 16 years old and have proper picture identification of such.
(I) Only the number of people the golf cart is designed to seat may ride on a golf cart; specifically, passengers shall not be carried on the part of a golf cart designed to carry golf bags.
(J) The Chief of Police or his or her designee, may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or road if the Chief determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.
(K) Golf carts shall not be operated on or across any public or private properties without the permission of the property owner.
(Ord. passed 11-3-2008; Ord. passed 5-20-2009) Penalty, see § 71.99