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As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
GOLF CART
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.
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A. 
A golf cart may be operated upon the public streets and highways; provided, the golf cart meets the requirements of this Chapter. 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 Chapter.
B. 
The operator of a golf cart shall observe all State of Missouri and City traffic laws and rules of the road.
C. 
The operator of a golf cart shall observe all State of Missouri and City rules related to the parking as noted in Chapter 355, Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places.
D. 
No golf cart shall be operated upon any Federal or State highway, and no golf cart shall be operated upon any County or City street with a posted speed limit greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour or upon any street noted within this Section:
Brown Road
Interstate 170
Midland Boulevard
Page Avenue
Walton Road
E. 
The operator of a golf cart shall not cross any Federal or State highway or County or City street with a posted speed limit greater than (35) miles per hour except at the intersection of said streets, with the exception of Page Avenue which shall not be crossed at any location including at the intersection of said streets.
F. 
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart:
1. 
While under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance; or
2. 
In a negligent, careless, or imprudent manner so as to endanger any person or property of another.
G. 
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart on a sidewalk.
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A. 
No person shall operate a golf cart unless the golf cart:
1. 
Meets the definitional requirements stated in Section 395.010; and
2. 
Is equipped with:
a. 
A functioning brake system;
b. 
Headlights, taillights, 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.
B. 
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart upon a public street or highway that is not in conformity with Subsection (A).
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A. 
Every operator of a golf cart shall:
1. 
Possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri, pursuant to Chapter 302, RSMo., or an equivalent out-of-State license; and
2. 
Maintain financial responsibility as required by Chapter 303, RSMo., or the equivalent out-of-State insurance or proof of financial responsibility.
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.
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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.
4. 
Between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M., daily.
B. 
Any person operating a golf cart shall:
1. 
Yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or bicyclist; and
2. 
Give an audible signal before overtaking or passing a pedestrian or bicyclist; and
3. 
Move the golf cart to the far-right side of the street and yield to faster moving vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
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A. 
Every resident owner of a golf cart(s) as defined in Section 395.010 which shall be operated within the City pursuant to the provisions and requirements noted herein, shall cause to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk an application for registration on a form to be provided by the City for that purpose and containing:
1. 
Make, Model and Serial Number of each golf cart to the registered;
2. 
The name and residence address of the owner of the golf cart(s);
3. 
Any additional information as required by the Office of the City Clerk.
B. 
Every resident owner of a golf cart(s) as defined in Section 395.010 which shall be operated within the City pursuant to the provisions and requirements noted herein, shall cause to the filed with the Office of the City Clerk, in conjunction with the application for registration form, the following items:
1. 
Recent photographs of each golf cart to be registered, including, the front, rear left and right side of the golf cart.
C. 
Upon filing and approval of such application, the Office of the City Clerk shall assign a number to such golf cart and shall issue and deliver to the owner a number plate, bearing such number.
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Any person who shall violate any provision of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in Section 100.150 of this Code.