Before any golf cart or utility vehicle may be operated on the streets and highways of the city, it must be registered with and provided a permit by the Police Department of the city. The city registration permit process includes the following:
(A) The applicant shall complete the city supplied registration permit application which shall contain the:
(1) Name and physical and mailing address of the applicant owner;
(2) Location where the vehicle is regularly stored overnight;
(3) Model, make and golf cart or utility vehicle identification number;
(4) Current driver's license information of the owner;
(5) A statement that the applicant has been furnished a copy of these regulations and that he or she agrees to comply with all conditions contained in this chapter and to any local, state or federal laws governing the use of golf carts and utility vehicles;
(6) A statement that the registration permit holder and any user shall indemnify and hold harmless the city for any and all civil liability associated with the registration and that the permit holder and user waive any and all rights to sue or allow subrogation by the insurance company; and
(7) Any other information that the city may reasonably require.
(B) The registration permit application shall be:
(1) Accompanied by the permit fee of $50 for the first time applicants and $50 for annual renewals thereafter to defray administrative and inspection costs.
(2) Accompanied by proof of financial responsibility consistent with the minimum requirements of the Tex. Trans. Code for the operation of motor vehicles. A copy of the insurance shall be attached to the application.
(3) Accompanied by a copy of the applicant's state driver's license.
(4) Signed by the applicant/owner.
(C) Upon receipt of the completed application and permit fee, a member of the Police Department shall make arrangements to inspect the golf cart or utility vehicle for adherence to this chapter.
(D) When the inspector has approved the vehicle, the annual permit decal shall be issued to the owner. The decal shall be immediately affixed to the front panel of the driver's side of the golf cart or utility vehicle so as to be clearly visible.
(E) The registration permit shall be effective for one year from the date of issuance or until such time as revoked for noncompliance or when the golf cart or utility vehicle is transferred to a new owner.
(Ord. 101-20, passed 2-18-20; Am. Ord. 104-21, passed 9-21-21)