The following regulations apply to the operation of a golf cart within the town.
(A) (1) Golf carts will adhere to all traffic flow patterns and will operate on the right side of the roadway. Operators of golf carts will adhere to all rules of the road applicable to motorized vehicles as set forth by the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
(2) (a) A golf cart may be operated by persons who are:
1. At least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license; or
2. If the operator is over the age of 16 years old and qualifies for a handicapped parking space he or she may operate a golf cart on public streets upon the submission of a certificate signed by a licensed physician that the driver is able and capable to operate a motorized golf cart on the roadways designated. The operator must have the certificate and handicap parking tag in his or her possession while operating a motorized golf cart.
(b) UNDERAGE OPERATORS are defined as persons under the age of 16 years old may not legally drive a golf cart on any town streets, roadways, or alleys.
(B) All riders in the golf cart must remain seated at all times.
(C) (1) The number of occupants in a golf cart shall be limited to the number of adult persons for whom individual seating is installed and provided on the golf cart.
(2) The operator and all occupants shall be seated in the golf cart and no part of the body of the operator or occupant shall extend outside the perimeter of the golf cart while the golf cart is in motion.
(D) Children in golf carts must be accompanied by an adult driver and must follow all requirements of this division (D), except the capacity limits as long as all children are seated and no part of the body of the child extends beyond the sides of the cart.
(E) (1) Children in golf carts must be seated and not held.
(2) Children three years and under must be in an approved car seat located on the front bench.
(Ord. 2014-6, passed - -) Penalty, see § 73.99