[Ord. No. 408 §§1 —
2, 12-8-2010; Ord. No. 559, 11-24-2020]
A.
Operation
Of Golf Carts.
1.
GOLF CART
Definition. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have
these prescribed meanings:
Any motorized or electric vehicle designed and manufactured
to be used primarily for transporting persons and equipment while
playing golf. Golf carts are typically sixty (60) inches or less in
width with three (3) or four (4) or more low-pressured tires and not
capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour.
2.
Restrictions On Use Of Golf Carts.
a.
Operator's of golf carts within the City limits of Lake Waukomis
must have a valid Missouri operator's or chauffeur's license.
b.
The driver of a golf cart shall not operate such cart in a careless
manner so as to endanger the person or property of anyone else.
c.
The number of passengers on a golf cart may not exceed the number
of seats available on the cart, and no passenger may sit in the lap
of the operator.
d.
The operator of a golf cart shall comply with all traffic and signage
rules and ordinances the same as apply to motor vehicles.
e.
The operator of a golf cart shall not operate such cart while under
the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance.
f.
Golf carts may not be driven on lake parkways when the ground is
wet or soft enough that the ground surface will be damaged.
g.
Golf carts are to be driven on the far right of the road to allow
cars to pass.
3.
Equipment Required.
a.
Golf carts must be equipped with adequate and well-maintained brakes.
b.
If driven between dusk and dawn, golf carts must have factory installed
or regulation front and rear lights. (Flashlights, lanterns, etc.,
are not acceptable.)
c.
If the golf cart has a roof, a reflective device shall be attached
to the rear of the roof.
d.
Golf carts operating on the streets must have a rear view mirror.
4.
Liability Insurance, Permit, And Sticker Required.
a.
Owners of golf carts must receive a permit and sticker for each cart
operating within the City limits of Lake Waukomis. The City Clerk
shall prepare an application form for the permit and charge an annual
fee as set forth in the City’s fee schedule for each permit
issued beginning January 1, 2011.
b.
In order to receive a permit and sticker, owners will be asked to
sign the permit application stating they have liability insurance
for their golf cart and will maintain such insurance as long as they
own the cart.
c.
The stickers shall be placed on the left rear fender of the golf
cart.
d.
All rented golf carts must have a copy of the rental agreement in
the cart at all times.
B.
Violations.
Violations of this Section shall be an ordinance violation punishable
by a fine up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisonment
in jail up to ninety (90) days.
