(A) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means of travel that is not only convenient and safe, but conserves resources and protects the environment. Golf carts, if properly used, are an effective way to travel for short distances within the town.
(B) However, to ensure the public safety and welfare, the operation of golf carts must not only comply with normal regulations regarding vehicles, but should comply with special safety regulations intended to protect the operator and passengers in a vehicle that is primarily designed for operation on a golf course or recreational purposes.
(C) (1) This chapter establishes the basic, minimum standards of care to be used by the operators of golf carts on public roads, streets and highways.
(2) Likewise, the public safety requires that golf carts, used as a means of transportation, must also meet certain minimum safety standards that can only be assured through a system of registration and inspection.
(D) The registration and inspection of golf carts is required in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. passed - -)