(a) Ohio R.C. 4513.262, which requires the installation of seat belts in passenger cars, shall apply to golf carts sold, rented, leased or operated within the Village limits, except that this section shall require a seat belt for each person on the golf cart.
(b) Each person on a golf cart shall be required to fasten the seat belt.
(c) Each owner or operator of a business which rents or leases golf carts shall post a sign in legible lettering, in a conspicuous place within that area of the place of business to which customers requesting to rent or lease golf carts are directed enter into such agreement, which sign shall state as follows:
“NOTICE”
“Pursuant to Ohio law a golf cart is a motor vehicle, and when operated on public streets and highways is subject to all traffic laws governing the operation of a motor vehicle. Golf carts operated on public streets and highways shall be operated only by persons having a valid driver’s license.
Each person on a golf can is required to wear a fastened seat belt while the vehicle is in operation.
“Put-in-Bay Village Ordinance, Section 858.02.”
(d) All owners or operators of businesses which rent or lease golf carts shall comply with the provisions of division (b) of this section by July 11, 1996.
(e) Each owner or operator of a business which rents or leases golf carts shall place on or near the steering wheel of each golf cart to be rented or leased a sticker/sign which, states as follows:
“THIS GOLF CART IS A LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE. OHIO MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS APPLY EQUALLY TO AUTOMOBILES AND GOLF CARTS, INCLUDING:
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
NO OPEN CONTAINERS ON GOLF CARTS
NO UNDERAGED DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE
POSSIBLE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS INCLUDE $1,000 AND/OR 6 MONTHS IN JAIL
(f) All owners or operators of businesses which rent or lease golf carts, in addition to the lighting requirements for golf carts, shall attach to the perimeter of all sides of the roof of the golf cart, if a roof is installed, strips of alternate reflective material, which reflective material on the rear is to be red in color, on the sides is to be yellow in color, and on the front is to be white in color. All reflective material strips to be applied are to be a minimum of 18 inches in length and one inch in width. The reflective strips are to be mounted so as to be visible from a distance on not less than 500 feet to the rear when illuminated by the lawful lower beam of headlamps during the time from sunset to sunrise, and at any other time when there are unfavorable atmospheric conditions, or when there is not sufficient natural light to render discernible persons, vehicles, and substantial objects on the roadway at a distance of 1,000 feet. All owners or operators of businesses which rent or lease golf carts shall comply with the provisions of this section by July 15. 2012.
(g) A business license shall not be issued to any business which does not comply with this section.
(Ord. 659-96. Passed 6-13-96; Ord. 1007-11. Passed 4-11-11; Ord. 1039-12. Passed 5-14-12; Ord. 1042-12. Passed 6-11-12.)