Golf carts shall not be operated on the public streets, roads and highways of the town, except in full compliance with the provisions of this section.
(A) Hours of operation. Golf carts may be driven on approved public roads, streets and highways from sunrise until sunset; except that, golf carts equipped with at least one operating headlight, having at least a 55-watt halogen, or equal, bulb on the front of the golf cart, and two operating tail lights on either side of the rear of the golf cart, all of which are visible for a distance of not less than 250 feet, may be operated from one half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. Golf carts may not be operated when fog, smog, smoke or other conditions reduce visibility so that the golf cart is not visible for a distance of 250 feet.
(B) Streets. Golf carts may not be operated on any of certain streets or sections of any street, except for the sole purpose of crossing such street either at a signalized intersection or at a perpendicular crossing at a through intersection: any street where the posted speed limit is more than 35 mph.
(C) Motor vehicle laws. All laws regarding the use of motor vehicles in the state and all ordinances regarding the use of motor vehicles in the town, not inconsistent therewith, shall be observed; except that, no golf cart may be operated at a speed in excess of 20 mph.
(D) Right-of-way. The operator of a golf cart shall yield the right-of-way to overtaking motor vehicles.
(E) Town property and sidewalks. Golf carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, jogging path, greenway, park or trail, except for official police business or by town personnel while on town business. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, golf carts shall not be operated on property owned or leased by the town, except with the express written consent of the Town Manager and/or the Police Chief and upon the terms and conditions as may be set forth in such written permission.
(F) Golf cart capacity. The seating capacity (normally no more than four passengers) shall not be exceeded, nor shall the operator or any passenger be permitted to stand while the golf cart is in operation.
(G) Commercial purposes. Golf carts may not be used as a taxicab or bus or for the commercial carrying of passengers or the hauling of freight.
(H) Parking. 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 a passageway is prohibited.
(I) Towing. 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.
(J) Cemeteries. Golf carts shall not be operated on any roadway or vehicle path within the cemeteries within the town, except for official use by town personnel.
(K) Minor passengers on golf carts with rear facing seats. No person under 12 years of age may ride in the rear facing seat of any golf cart regulated by this chapter unless such person is accompanied in the adjacent rear facing seat by a person who is age 18 or older.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 9-6-2011) Penalty, see § 73.99