Any and all golf carts operated on the streets, alleys or other publicly accessible places within the town must:
(A) At all times display a reflective slow moving vehicle emblem in accordance with I.C. 9-21-9-3 or a red or amber flashing lamp in accordance with I.C. 9-21-9-4;
(B) Have two operable front headlights on at all times and have a functional rear-view mirror;
(C) Be operated by an individual who possesses a valid state issued driver’s license;
(D) Be operated during daylight hours only, with daylight hours defined as the times required by state statute for motorists not to be required to use headlights on motor vehicles;
(E) Not operate on state highways or on sidewalks; provided that, a cart may cross the highway or a sidewalk at a 90-degree angle, if the operator does so safely and in the manner proved by state law as if he or she were a driver of a motor vehicle;
(F) Abide by all state laws and local ordinances, including all traffic laws that would otherwise apply to motor vehicles and noise ordinances;
(G) Have financial responsibility in effect with respect to the golf cart, with proof thereof in accordance with I.C. 9-25-4-4 in the state required minimum amounts set by I.C. 9-25-4-5;
(H) Have no more occupants than there are manufactured seats in the cart and all occupants must be seated when the cart is in motion;
(I) Not be operated on the grounds of the town park; and
(J) Display the owner’s first and last name, physical address and working phone number visibly located on the cart, and this information must be legible in all weather conditions.
(Ord. 3-2019, passed 4-9-2019) Penalty, see § 71.99