§ 23-640. Golf carts.

(a)

Definition. A golf cart which may be operated on the streets, roads and alleyways of the city shall be classified as a low-speed vehicle.

(1)

The following must appear on the manufactured statement of origin (MSO):

a.

The body type must be specified as a low speed vehicle.

b.

There must be a statement indicating that the LSV meets or exceeds the minimal federal safety requirements.

(2)

All golf carts classified as low-speed vehicles shall be manufactured in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards for low-speed vehicles. Golf carts operated on city streets shall conform to safety standards as outlined in 49 C.F.R. 571.500.

(b)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all golf carts will be defined as motor vehicles for the purpose of any law dealing with driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended or revoked.

(c)

Requirements for operating golf carts on city streets, roads or alleyways within the city:

(1)

The golf cart shall be currently registered and licensed pursuant to city ordinances;

(2)

Any individual operating a golf cart shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, but is not required to pass an examination for the operation of a motorcycle;

(3)

The golf cart shall be properly insured and such proof of insurance shall specifically list the vehicle as referenced by the serial number and year of model;

(4)

Any individual operating a golf cart shall be at least eighteen (18) years old;

(5)

Any individual operating a golf cart shall wear a properly fastened seat belt;

(6)

The golf cart shall be operated at a speed of less than twenty (20) miles per hour (RSMo 304.034).

(7)

The golf cart shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle; the flag shall be day-glow colored and shall be triangular shaped, with an area not less than thirty (30) square inches.

(8)

The golf cart shall be properly equipped with headlights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals.

(d)

No individual operating a golf cart shall:

(1)

Operate the golf cart in any careless or imprudent manner so as to endanger any person or property of any person;

(2)

Operate the golf cart on any federal, state or county highways, except to cross;

(3)

No golf cart shall cross any federal or state highway at an intersection where the highway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five (45) miles per hour.

(e)

Violations of this section shall be a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 10-24, § I, 7-27-10)