(A) A person may operate a golf cart or neighborhood electric vehicle on a public highway in the corporate boundaries of the city:
(1) Where the posted speed limit is not more than 35 mph; and
(2) They possess a current state Class A, B or C operator’s license, and:
(a) Abide by all drivers’ license restrictions; and
(b) Display the license on the demand of a peace officer.
(B) Operators of golf carts or neighborhood electric vehicles must adhere to all the traffic laws that are required when operating a registered motor vehicle.
(C) A golf cart or neighborhood electric vehicle may cross intersections, including a road or street that has a posted speed limit of more than 35 mph.
(D) Occupants of golf carts or neighborhood electric vehicles must remain seated and ride only in the area designed by the manufacturer for the transportation of the driver and/or passengers when the vehicle is in operation.
(E) No person operating or occupying a golf cart or neighborhood electric vehicle on a street, highway, alley, parking lot or driveway, whether public or private property, shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system from within the vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 50 or more feet from the vehicle. (See § 94.009 of this code of ordinances, concerning sound amplification systems in vehicles.)
(F) All-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles are not covered by this section and are prohibited from operation on public highways unless otherwise stipulated by state statute.
(1998 Code, § 118-278) (Ord. 11-24, passed 8-17-2011) Penalty, see § 10.99