[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A motor vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on
a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not
capable of exceeding speeds in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour,
and otherwise satisfies the definition of "golf cart" as provided
in Chapter 304, RSMo.
A 4-wheeled motor vehicle capable of a top speed greater
than twenty (20) miles per hour, but not greater than twenty-five
(25) miles per hour, and otherwise satisfies the definition of "low-speed
vehicle" as provided in Chapter 304, Section 304.029, RSMo.
A low speed vehicle or a golf cart.
[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
A.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Governing Body
of any municipality may, by resolution or ordinance, allow persons
to operate neighborhood vehicles upon any street or highway under
the Governing Body's jurisdiction subject to the following limitations:
1.
Golf carts shall not be operated at any time on any State or
Federal highway.
2.
No neighborhood vehicle shall operate on a street or a highway
with a posted speed in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
3.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, neighborhood vehicles may be
operated on public streets and/or State highways with posted speed
limits in excess of thirty-five (35) miles per hour, but not more
than forty-five (45) miles per hour, for sole purpose of crossing
a portion of such street or State highway.
4.
No neighborhood vehicle shall cross any street or highway at
an intersection where the street or highway being crossed has a posted
speed limit of more than forty-five (45) miles per hour.
[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
A.
Golf carts operated on public streets shall be equipped in accordance
with the requirements of Chapter 304, Section 304.034, RSMo., and
in any case will minimally be equipped with the following:
1.
Headlamps;
2.
Front and rear turn signal lamps;
3.
Taillamps;
4.
Stop lamps;
5.
Reflex reflectors: one (1) red on each side as far to the rear
as practicable, and one (1) red on the rear; and
6.
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.
B.
Unless otherwise required by the laws of the State of Missouri, and except as expressly provided in this Chapter, golf carts are not subject to title or registration provisions, and are specifically not subject to Chapter 390, other than Section 390.090 (Driver's License Required) which shall remain applicable to golf carts, but only as to operation of same on public streets.
[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
A.
A neighborhood vehicle may be operated upon the public City streets
of Buckner but not State or Federal highways, other than for purposes
of crossing same pursuant to the provisions of Section 386.020, if
it meets the requirements of this Chapter. Every person operating
a neighborhood vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be
subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other motor
vehicle.
B.
The operator of a neighborhood vehicle shall observe all traffic
laws and local ordinances regarding the rules of the road. A neighborhood
vehicle may be operated on all public City streets with posted speeds
of thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less. The provisions of this
Subsection shall not prohibit a neighborhood vehicle from crossing
a street or highway with a posted speed limit of up to forty-five
(45) miles per hour at an intersection or roundabout.
C.
Neighborhood vehicles shall be exempt from the requirements of Sections
307.350 to 307.402, RSMo., for purposes of titling and registration.
Low-speed vehicles shall comply with the standards in 49 CFR 571.500,
as amended.
D.
Every operator of a neighborhood vehicle shall maintain financial
responsibility as required by Chapter 303, RSMo.
E.
Each person operating a neighborhood vehicle on public streets shall
possess a valid driver's license issued pursuant to Chapter 302, RSMo.
F.
All low-speed vehicles shall be manufactured in compliance with the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards for low-speed
vehicles in 49 CFR 571.500, as amended.
[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
A.
Neighborhood vehicles operating on public streets under the jurisdiction
of the City of Buckner shall be registered with the Police Department
of the City of Buckner. Records of such will be kept by the City Clerk.
B.
Each application for registration shall include the following:
1.
Basic identifying information for the neighborhood vehicle (make,
model, color and such other identifying information as the Police
Department deems advisable);
2.
The name and address of the owner of the neighborhood vehicle;
3.
A copy of proof of financial responsibility; and
4.
A certification by the owner that the neighborhood vehicle meets
all requirements of this Chapter.
C.
A proof of registration issued by the City of Buckner in the form
of a receipt for registration and an identification sticker shall
constitute all permits required from the City of Buckner.
D.
The proof of registration shall be kept in the neighborhood vehicle
at all times of operation on a public street, and the current registration
sticker shall be conspicuously displayed on the exterior of the neighborhood
vehicle.
E.
Registrations must be renewed every two (2) years, and will be deemed
revoked and invalid if modifications have been made to such neighborhood
vehicle which would make the owner's certification of the class of
neighborhood vehicle untrue.
[Ord. No. 1079, 1-19-2023]
F.
The City will charge a thirty dollars ($30.00) registration and licensing
fee for all new or renewed neighborhood vehicles.
1.
Unless otherwise specifically provided, registration and license
will be valid for two (2) years.
2.
All registrations and licenses will be issued May first and
will expire April 30th of the second year.
3.
The thirty dollars ($30.00) registration and license fee is
prorated as follows:
|
Month Issued
|
Fee Amount
|
|---|---|
|
May
|
$30.00
|
|
June
|
$28.75
|
|
July
|
$27.50
|
|
August
|
$26.25
|
|
September
|
$25.00
|
|
October
|
$23.75
|
|
November
|
$22.50
|
|
December
|
$21.25
|
|
January
|
$20.00
|
|
February
|
$18.75
|
|
March
|
$17.50
|
|
April
|
$16.25
|
G.
No individual who owns a golf cart or low-speed vehicle will be permitted
to operate said vehicle unless it has been properly registered and
licensed with the City of Buckner.
[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
A.
Any person operating a neighborhood vehicle on a public street shall
be subject to the traffic regulations of Section 304.029, RSMo.
B.
Neighborhood vehicles permitted by this Chapter are not considered
a motor vehicle and are exempt from title requirements, State vehicle
registration requirements, and emissions compliance certificates,
all pursuant to Chapter 301, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 1047, 9-17-2020]
Those operating neighborhood vehicles shall adhere to the provisions found in the City of Buckner, Missouri, Municipal Code Chapter 310. Further, any violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed an ordinance traffic violation, punishable by a fine of no more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or incarceration of up to thirty (30) days in jail.
