(A) In addition to all other requirements stated herein, all golf carts operated within the town shall have the following equipment installed on them and the equipment shall be visible and/or operational at all times:
(1) Two red reflectors of a diameter of not less than three inches, which are so designed and located as to height and which are maintained so that each reflector is visible for at least 500 feet under normal atmospheric conditions;
(2) Slow moving vehicle warning sign attached to the rear;
(3) Rearview mirror or side view mirrors, mounted on each side of the golf cart;
(4) Seat belts (one per seat, a lap belt only, is required);
(5) A parking brake;
(6) A windshield; and
(7) Must be limited to a maximum of three rows of seats.
(B) Golf carts registered for nighttime operation shall also have the following equipment installed on them and the equipment shall be visible and/or operational while operating before sunrise and after sunset:
(1) Headlamps which comply with G.S. § 20-129(b);
(2) Rear lamps which comply with G.S. § 20-129(d);
(3) Brake lights which comply with G.S. § 20-129(g);
(4) Front and rear turn signals which comply with G.S. § 20-125.1; and
(5) One white or clear flashing LED or strobe light, which shall be mounted at the top and facing to the rear of the golf cart.
(Ord. passed 5-14-2020)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see G.S. §§ 20-125.1 and 20-129(b), (d) and (g)