The following exclusions and limitations apply to the operation of any golf cart in the city.
(A) Golf carts may only be operated by persons with a valid operator’s permit and/or driver’s license.
(B) Golf carts may only be operated upon a public street or highway with a speed limit of not more than 35 mph unless otherwise restricted.
(C) Golf carts must have a license plate as required by state law.
(D) A golf cart may cross a street or highway with a speed limit of more than 35 mph if said crossing occurs at an intersection and said crossing is perpendicular to the street or highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 mph. Golf carts may only cross a street or highway with a speed limit of 45 mph or greater at an intersection with a traffic signal.
(E) Golf carts must move to the right and yield the right-of-way to faster moving vehicles.
(F) The driver and every occupant of a golf cart must remain seated in a seat designed to hold passengers while the golf cart is in motion.
(G) No person may ride in the lap of the driver or any other occupant.
(H) Golf carts must comply with applicable state and city traffic laws.
(I) The driver of a golf cart may not operate in such a manner as to endanger any person or property; or to obstruct, hinder or impede the lawful court of travel of any motor vehicle or the lawful use of any pedestrian or public streets, sidewalks, paths, trails, walkways or parks.
(J) Golf carts may be used on city hike and bike trail systems provided they yield right-of-way to pedestrians and bicycles.
(Ord. 22-1300, passed 12-1-2022)