CHAPTER 72
GOLF CARTS

 

72.01 Purpose	72.08 Public Streets Designated
72.02 Definitions	72.09 Prohibited Locations
72.03 Operation	72.10 Unlawful Operation
72.04 Equipment	72.11 Insurance
72.05 Hours of Operation	72.12 Negligence
72.06 Speed	72.13 Accident Reports
72.07 Traffic Code

 

72.01 PURPOSE.

The purpose of this chapter is to permit the operation of golf carts on certain streets in the City, as authorized by Section 321.247 of the Code of Iowa, as amended. This chapter applies whenever a golf cart is operated on any street or alley, subject to those exceptions stated herein.

72.02 DEFINITIONS.

   1.   Golf cart means a three or four-wheeled recreational vehicle generally used for transportation of a person or persons in the sport of golf.

   2.   Operate means to ride in or on, other than as a passenger, use or control the operation of a golf cart in any manner, whether or not the golf cart is moving.

   3.   Operator means a person who operates or is in actual physical control of a golf cart.

   4.   Street means that portion of a road improved, designated, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.

72.03 OPERATION.

Golf carts may be operated upon the streets of the City as designated herewith by persons possessing a valid driver’s license or as allowed by law.