(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined in the amount of $50 for a first violation, and $100 for a second violation, with said second violation also being subject to possible suspension or revocation of the vehicle registration. Each further violation shall result is an escalating penalty, adding $50 to the prior penalty assessed.
(B) If a person is cited for a violation of this chapter more than three times in a one year period, the registration of the golf cart or off road vehicle shall be revoked and said person shall not be allowed to register any such vehicle at any time thereafter.
(C) If a person is prohibited from registering a golf cart or off road vehicle as set forth in division (B) above, said person may petition the Tell City Board of Public Works and Safety for an exemption allowing said person to seek a registration, and the approval or denial of said exemption shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Public Works and Safety based upon the evidence presented to the Board.
(D) If an off road vehicle or golf cart is operated by a person that does not have an Indiana driver’s license, or a driver’s license recognized by the State of Indiana for the legal operation of vehicles, in addition to any other penalty provisions set forth herein said vehicle shall be impounded and the owner or person entitled to possession of said off road vehicle or golf cart shall pay a fee of $250 to secure the release of said off road vehicle or golf cart.
(Ord. 1168, passed 11-2-2020)