(A) No person shall operate a golf cart or side-by-side on the streets within the City of Wellston unless the golf cart or side-by-side has been inspected by the Chief of Police or designee for compliance with the state's statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles and such other equipment that may be determined necessary by the Chief of Police, a list of such requirements shall be maintained at the Police Department and shall include no less than the following.
(1) Each cart shall have at least one rear tail light with at least one working brake light and two front headlights and directional signals in compliance with R.C. §§ 4513.04, 4513.05, 4513.071 and 4513.261.
(2) Each vehicle shall have brackets for mounting a rear license plate and the rear plate must be able to be illuminated in compliance with R.C. §§ 4513.05 and 4503.21.
(3) Each golf cart or side-by-side shall have a horn in compliance with R.C. § 4513.21.
(4) Each golf cart or side-by-side shall have a rearview mirror in compliance with R.C. § 4513.23.
(5) Each golf cart or side-by-side shall have a windshield in compliance with R.C. § 4533.24, or have provisions for eye protection.
(6) All golf carts or side-by-sides will have a minimum of liability insurance.
(B) The owner or operator of any golf cart or side-by-side shall be required to pay an inspection fee of $50 to the Police Department. If the Chief of Police or designee determines that the golf cart or side-by-side complies with the state'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 side-by-side on the streets within the city. The owner or operator shall also show the Chief of Police or designee proof of liability insurance for the golf cart or side-by-side before a certificate of compliance is issued.
(C) The owner of the golf cart or side-by-side shall also comply with all requirements of state law regarding proper title, registration and license plates prior to operating a golf cart or side-by-side on any street within the city.
(Ord. 4063, passed 2-4-2010; Ord. 2021-09, passed 4-1-2021) Penalty, see § 75.99