(a) No person shall operate a golf cart on the streets of the Village of Utica unless the operator has a valid Ohio operator’s license (driver’s license) and proof of financial responsibility. It is prima facie evidence that an operator does not have a valid license, or insurance if the operator fails to show proof of such upon being lawfully stopped.
(b) No person shall operate a golf cart on any state highway within the Village limits. Moreover, no person shall operate a golf cart on any Village street in the Village of Utica where the posted speed limit exceeds twenty-five (25) miles per hour. Operators may cross state highways and streets where the speed limit exceeds twenty-five (25) miles per hour provided they comply with all other applicable state and local laws.
(c) Occupants of golf carts governed by this ordinance shall be seated at all times on the seat of the golf cart and wearing a seat belt when the golf cart is in motion. Standing on any portion of the golf cart when it is in motion is prohibited. An officer who observes any operator or rider not wearing a seat belt has probable cause to stop the golf cart and the parties onboard.
(d) Operators of golf carts shall comply with all other local and state laws pertaining to motor vehicles upon public highways.
(Ord. 14-011. Passed 4-14-14.)