No person shall drive or operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle upon the streets of the Town and no owner shall permit it to be so driven or operated unless the vehicle is operated in compliance with the requirements of this section.
(A) No driver or operator under the age of 18 shall operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle.
(B) No driver or operator shall operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle unless that person has a current valid North Carolina driver's license.
(C) No driver or operator shall operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle in an unsafe manner.
(D) No driver or operator shall operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle in excess of 15 miles per hour.
(E) No driver or operator shall stop to load or unload passengers or their belongings in travel lanes, intersections of any street, crosswalk, or in any other location that would be considered unsafe.
(F) Pedal powered passenger vehicles shall stay to the far right of the traveled portion of the road and yield the right of way to overtaking motor vehicles.
(G) No driver or operator shall consume any alcoholic beverage while on duty or operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle while impaired in any way.
(H) No driver or operator of a pedal powered passenger vehicle shall allow a passenger or other individual to drive the vehicle.
(I) No driver or operator shall operate a pedal powered passenger vehicle unless all passengers are seated in a seat designated for that purpose and there are no passengers in excess of the maximum seating capacity of the vehicle.
(J) A driver or operator shall actively and affirmatively manage the behavior of the passengers of the pedal powered passenger vehicle so that their behavior remains law abiding during the ride, both while the vehicle is in motion and at a stop.
(K) Music may be played on a pedal powered passenger vehicle as long as the volume is within the restrictions of the Town’s Noise Ordinance.
(L) The driver or operator of any pedal powered passenger vehicle shall immediately report to the Southern Pines Police Department any accident arising in connection with the operation of the vehicle.
(M) No glassware of any kind shall be allowed on the pedal powered passenger vehicle unless it is stored in a designated storage area.
(N) The driver or operator of any pedal powered passenger vehicle shall properly collect and dispose of any trash attributable to the excursion.
(O) Operating hours for pedal powered passenger vehicles shall be between 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., unless different hours are permitted by the Police Chief for special events.
(Ord. 3025, passed 2-13-2024)