It is unlawful to operate a golf cart on a public street or road within the town unless the following requirements are met.
(A) The golf cart must display a valid registration sticker as provided in § 74.18.
(B) The golf cart may only be operated on, or cross or travel over, public streets and roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less.
(C) An operator of a golf cart must be at least 16 years of age. No person shall operate a golf cart in violation of state law or town ordinances.
(D) Only the number of people the golf cart is designed to seat may ride on a golf cart, and all passengers must be properly seated. Passengers shall not be carried on the part of a golf cart designed to carry golf bags.
(E) Riders may not be transported in a negligent manner.
(F) No golf 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 mph.
(G) No golf cart may be operated in a careless or reckless manner.
(H) 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.
(I) Golf carts must be operated to the extreme right of the paved portion of the roadway and must yield to all vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic.
(J) Golf carts may be operated in bicycle and pedestrian lanes on any public streets and roads, provided they do not impede bicycle or pedestrian traffic.
(K) Golf carts are not allowed to be driven on any sidewalks in town.
(L) Golf carts must be equipped with a rear vision mirror and rear reflectors.
(M) 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 the manufacturer.
(N) No golf cart may be operated on public streets or roads between one half-hour after sunset and one half-hour before sunrise unless equipped with two operating headlights (one on each side of the front of the golf cart) and two operating tail lights with brake lights (one on each side of the rear of the golf cart) which are visible from a distance of at least 500 feet.
(O) The operator must possess proof of liability insurance in an amount not less than required by state law for motor vehicles operated on a public highway in the state.
(P) 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.
(Ord. passed 9-9-2014; Ord. passed 7-11-2023) Penalty, see § 74.99