CHAPTER 72: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Section

Golf Carts

   72.01   Definition

   72.02   City-authorized use

   72.03   Operation requirements

   72.04   Slow-moving vehicle standards

   72.05   Procedures for approval

   72.99   Penalty

Cross-reference:

   Parking Rules, see Ch. 71

   Streets and Public Property, see Ch. 151

GOLF CARTS

§ 72.01 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   GOLF CART. Any self propelled vehicle that:

      (1)   Is designated for the transportation of players or maintaining equipment on a golf course, while engaged in the playing of golf, supervising the play of golf, or maintaining the conditions of the grounds on a golf course;

      (2)   Has a minimum of four wheels;

      (3)   Is designated to operate at a speed of not more than 35 mph;

      (4)   Is designated to carry not more passengers than are recommended by the manufacturer of the unit;

      (5)   Has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 2,500 pounds;

      (6)   Has a maximum rate payload capacity of 1,200 pounds; and

      (7)   Is equipped with the following:

         (a)   Headlamps;

         (b)   Tail lamps;

         (c)   Stop lamps;

         (d)   Front and rear turn signals;

         (e)   One red reflex reflector on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red reflex reflector on the rear;

         (f)   An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror;

         (g)   A parking brake;

         (h)   For each designated seating position, a seatbelt assembly that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard provided in 49 C.F.R. § 571.209; and

         (i)   A horn that meets the requirements of KRS 189.080; and

(KRS 189.286(1)(a)) (Ord. 607-09, passed 8-3-2009)

§ 72.02 CITY-AUTHORIZED USE.

   (A)   The city is within five road miles of an entrance to a golf course (Lone Oak Country Club).

   (B)   Therefore, according to KRS 189.286 allows authorized use of a golf cart on public roadways within the city’s jurisdiction, with the exclusion of the following:

      (1)   North Lexington from Barr Street to the north city limits, including U.S. 68 and Kentucky 29;

      (2)   East College Street, east of the cemetery entrance; and

      (3)   West Main Street from Akers Drive to the west city limits.

   (C)   No golf carts are permitted on city walking trails, including, but not limited to, Centennial Park and North Lexington Avenue.

   (D)   Maintenance vehicles may cross public streets.

(Ord. 607-09, passed 8-3-2009) Penalty, see § 72.99