[R.O. 2011 § 365.200; Ord. No. 20-143, 10-20-2020]
For the purposes of this Article,
the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates
or requires a different meaning:
A motor vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine or electric motor with no less than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground, designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes, and that is not designed or manufactured to be capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour. Low-speed vehicles as defined in Code Section 365.130, all-terrain vehicles as defined in Code Section 365.070, and off-road vehicles, as defined in Section 304.001, RSMo., are not a golf cart within the meaning of this definition and are not authorized for use pursuant to this Article. The operation of an all-terrain vehicle on a street or sidewalk is prohibited by Code Section 365.080.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.210; Ord. No. 20-143, 10-20-2020]
A.
A golf cart may be operated upon the public
streets and highways; provided, the golf cart meets the requirements
of this Article. Every person operating a golf cart shall be granted
all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to
the driver of any other motor vehicle except as to the special requirements
in this Article.
B.
The operator of a golf cart shall observe
all State of Missouri and City traffic laws and rules of the road.
C.
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf
cart on a street or highway with a posted speed limit greater than
thirty-five (35) miles per hour. This provision shall not be construed
to prohibit a golf cart from crossing, at an intersection or permitted
crossing point, a street or highway with a posted speed limit greater
than thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
E.
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf
cart on a sidewalk.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.220; Ord. No. 20-143, 10-20-2020]
A.
No person shall operate a golf cart unless
the golf cart:
2.
Is equipped with:
a.
A functioning brake system;
b.
Headlights, tail lights, brake lights
and mechanical turn signals, if operated after sunset and before sunrise;
c.
At least one (1) rear-view mirror;
d.
A serial number, manufacturer's code,
or vehicle identification number;
e.
A Type 1 or Type 2 seatbelt assembly
conforming to 49 CFR 571.209 and Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 209
for each designated seating position; and
f.
A horn or other device capable of
emitting an audible warning signal.
B.
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart upon a public street or highway that is not in conformity with Subsection A. The maximum penalty for a violation of Code Section 365.220(A)(2)(c) or (e) shall be ten dollars ($10.00).
[R.O. 2011 § 365.230; Ord. No. 20-143, 10-20-2020]
A.
Every operator of a golf cart shall:
B.
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf
cart upon a public street while not in possession of a valid driver's
license and proof of financial responsibility. The penalty for the
first violation of either of these offenses shall be no less than
fifty dollars ($50.00), and, for each offense thereafter, the penalty
for each offense shall be no less than two hundred twenty-five dollars
($225.00), inclusive of court costs.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.240; Ord. No. 20-143, 10-20-2020]
A.
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf
cart:
1.
On a public street with passengers
in excess of the number of people the golf cart was designed to seat;
2.
With a person riding in the bag well
of a golf cart unless such areas are properly equipped with a permanently
mounted seat specifically designed for the carrying of passengers;
or
3.
With a person hanging onto the vehicle
and who is not seated.
B.
Any person operating a golf cart shall:
