(a) No person shall operate a golf cart or utility vehicle on the streets within the City of Vermilion unless the golf cart or utility vehicle has been inspected by the Chief of Police or designee for compliance with the State of Ohio's statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles.
(b) The owner or operator of any golf cart or utility vehicle shall be required to pay an inspection fee as established by the Chief of Police. If the Chief of Police or designee determines that the golf cart or utility vehicle complies with the State of Ohio's statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles, the Chief of Police or designee shall issue the owner or operator a certificate of compliance entitling the owner or operator to operate the golf cart or utility vehicle on the streets within the City of Vermilion. The owner or operator shall also show the Chief of Police or designee proof of liability insurance for the golf cart or utility vehicle before a certificate of compliance is issued.
(c) The owner of a golf cart or utility vehicle shall also comply with all requirements of Ohio law regarding proper title, registration and license plates prior to operating a golf cart or utility vehicle on any street within the City of Vermilion.
(Ord. 2018-48. Passed 10-1-18.)