§ 1-7-155. Manner of operation.

Golf carts shall not be operated on the public streets, roads and highways of the county, except in full compliance with the provisions of this section.

(1)

Hours of operation. Golf carts may be driven on the public roads, streets and highways of the unincorporated areas of the county from one-half (½) hour after sunrise to one-half (½) hour before sunset, except that golf carts equipped with at least one operating headlight, having at least a 55-watt halogen, or equal, bulb on the front of the golf cart, and operating, functional tail lights all of which are visible for a distance of not less than two hundred fifty (250) feet, may be operated at any time.

Golf carts may not be operated when fog, smog, smoke or other conditions reduce visibility so that the golf cart is not visible for a distance of two hundred fifty (250) feet.

(2)

Streets. Golf carts may not be operated on any street or sections of any street where the posted speed limit is more than thirty-five (35) mph, except for the sole purpose of crossing such street either at a signalized intersection or at a perpendicular crossing at a through intersection.

Golf carts shall not be operated in any manner, for any purpose, on Interstate 1-140.

(3)

Motor vehicle laws. All laws regarding the use of motor vehicles in the state and all ordinances, regarding the use of motor vehicles in the unincorporated areas of the county, not inconsistent therewith, shall be observed, except that no golf cart may be operated at a speed in excess of twenty-five (25) mph.

(4)

Right-of-way. The operator of a golf cart shall yield the right-of-way to overtaking motor vehicles.

(5)

County property and sidewalks. Golf carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, jogging path, greenway, park or trail except for official police business or by county personnel while on county business.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, golf carts shall not be operated on property owned or leased by the county except with the express written consent of the county manager and/or the county sheriff and upon the terms and conditions as may be set forth in such written permission.

(6)

Golf cart capacity. The seating capacity (normally no more than five (5) passengers) shall not be exceeded nor shall the operator or any passenger be permitted to stand while the golf cart is in operation.

(7)

Parking. Golf carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicles. The stopping, standing or parking of golf carts in areas where parking is not allowed or in any place that impedes the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways or a passageway is prohibited.

(8)

Towing. Golf carts may be used for the purpose of towing another non-functional cart, or for towing a trailer, but may not be used to tow any other vehicle of any kind, including a person on roller skates, skateboard or bicycle.

(9)

Cemeteries. Golf carts shall not be operated on any roadway or vehicle path within the cemeteries within the unincorporated areas of the county except for official use by county personnel.

(Amend. of 11-1-10; Amend. of 4-4-11)