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Statutory authorization. This chapter is adopted pursuant to authorization in §§ 349.18(1)(b) and 349.18(1m)(a), Wis. Stats.
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Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
GOLF CART
A vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile does not exceed 20 miles per hour on a paved, level surface, and that was designed and originally intended to convey one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course. State law reference: § 23.33(1)(fm), Wis. Stats.
PUBLIC STREET
A public street, highway or alley located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Onalaska.
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No person may operate a golf cart on any portion of, or cross, any state trunk highway or county highway.
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No person may operate a golf cart on any portion of, or cross, a public street having a posted speed limit in excess of 25 miles per hour except at a designated crossing point.
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Exceptions. The operation of golf carts is not subject to the provisions of this chapter under the following circumstances:
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The operation of golf carts at golf courses, private clubs or on private property, with the consent of the owner; or
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The use of a golf cart in connection with a parade, festival or other special event, in which the proper City permitting has been issued for the event and the golf cart is only used during such event.
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No person shall operate a golf cart upon a public street who is less than 16 years of age or without a current, valid driver's license issued for the operation of a motor vehicle. For purposes of this section, a learner's permit shall not be considered as a valid driver's license nor shall any license that has been revoked, temporary or otherwise, or suspended for any reason, be considered as a valid driver's license during the period of suspension or revocation.
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No person shall operate a golf cart on a public street except in conformity with federal, state and local laws regulating the operation of motor vehicles on public streets and highways, including Ch. 346, Wis. Stats., as it relates to traffic regulations, which are adopted by reference in their entirety. All City ordinances regarding the use of motor vehicles in the City of Onalaska, not inconsistent therewith, shall be observed, except that no golf cart may be operated at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour.
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No person shall allow a golf cart in the person's custody from standing or remaining unattended on any public street or in any other public place, except an attended parking area, unless either the starting lever, throttle, steering apparatus, gear shift or ignition of the golf cart is locked and the key for that lock is removed from the golf cart.
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No person shall operate a golf cart upon any sidewalk, pedestrianway, public park or upon the boulevard area between the sidewalk and the curbline of any public street in the City, except as specifically authorized for the purpose of legally crossing the street, or to obtain immediate access to an authorized area of operation.
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The operator of a golf cart shall yield the right-of-way to overtaking vehicles.
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The seating capacity shall not be exceeded nor shall the operator or any passenger be permitted to stand in the golf cart when it is in operation.
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Golf carts shall not be used as a taxicab or bus or for the commercial carrying of passengers or the hauling of freight, nor shall a golf cart be used for the purpose of towing another cart, trailer or vehicle of any kind.