(A) Carts may be driven on roads only from official sunrise to official sunset unless the cart is equipped with two operating headlights (one on each side of the front of the golf cart) and two operating taillights 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.
(B) Carts must be equipped with:
(1) A rear vision mirror;
(2) A rear triangle reflector of the same type required by state law, or a reflective “slow moving sign” or “flag” on the rear of the cart;
(3) The brakes provided by the manufacturer of the golf cart that are in proper working order; and
(4) The golf cart must have all of the standard safety features provided by the manufacturer and must not have been modified to exceed a speed of 20 mph, nor otherwise modified in any way that creates a hazard regarding the speed of the cart.
(C) No golf cart may be operated at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions, and in any instance at a speed greater than 20 mph.
(D) Children must be properly seated while the golf cart is in motion and may be not transported in a negligent manner.
(E) Cart drivers must have a valid driver’s license issued in their names to operate carts on the roads and streets of the village.
(F) Cart drivers shall stay to the far right of the traveled portion of the road and yield the right-of-way to overtaking vehicles.
(G) The number of occupants in a golf cart shall be limited to the number of persons for whom individual seating is installed and provided on the golf cart. The operator and all occupants shall be seated in the golf cart and no part of the body of the operator or occupant shall extend outside the perimeter of the golf cart while the golf cart is in motion.
(H) All applicable state laws and traffic flow patterns shall be adhered to, including the possession and use of alcoholic beverages.
(I) The operator of a golf cart shall comply with all traffic rules and regulations adopted by the state and the village which governs the operation of motor vehicles.
(J) Carts shall not be operated on sidewalks.
(K) Carts shall not be operated on private property without the permission and consent of the property owner.
(L) No golf cart shall be operated on any village street with a posted speed limit of greater than 35 mph. However, carts may cross over roads that have a posted speed limit of greater than 35 mph.
(M) Golf carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicles. The stopping, standing or parking of golf carts in areas where parking is not allowed or in any place that impedes the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways or passageway is prohibited.
(N) Golf carts may not be used for the purpose of towing another cart, trailer or vehicle of any kind including a person on roller skates, skateboard or bicycle.
(O) ATVs, four-wheel utility vehicles and other similar utility vehicles which are not manufactured for operation on a golf course and golf carts which have been modified so that they no longer meet the definition of a golf cart may not be registered as a golf cart, nor shall such vehicles be operated on the public roads, streets and highways within the village, unless such vehicles are otherwise registered with and allowed under the motor vehicle laws of the state.
(Ord. 19-O-05, passed 10-21-2019) Penalty, see § 71.99