As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Daytime.
The period beginning one-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset.
Golf cart.
A motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for use on a golf course with a maximum speed of twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
Public highway.
Any road, street, way, thoroughfare, right-of-way, or bridge within the corporate limits of the city that is used for vehicles, that is not privately owned or controlled, and over which the city, county, or the state has jurisdiction.
(Ordinance 2015-10-05-009 adopted 10/5/15)
(a) 
An operator may operate a golf cart as provided in Texas Transportation Code section 551.403(a)(1) or (2).
(b) 
An operator may operate a golf cart on a public highway for which the posted speed limit is not more than thirty-five (35) miles per hour if the golf cart is operated during the daytime and not more than two (2) miles from the location where the golf cart is usually parked and transportation to or from a golf course.
(c) 
A golf cart may cross a street or highway with a speed limit of more than thirty-five (35) miles per hour if said crossing occurs at an intersection and said crossing is perpendicular to the public highway with a posted speed limit of more than thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
(d) 
Golf carts must move to the right and yield the right-of-way to faster moving vehicles.
(e) 
Golf carts may not be operated upon any public sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, playground, public park, school ground, or other public recreational areas, not designated for motor vehicle traffic.
(f) 
The driver and every occupant of a golf cart must remain seated in a seat designed to hold passengers, while the golf cart is in motion.
(g) 
No person may ride in the lap of the driver or any other occupant.
(h) 
Golf carts are prohibited from pulling trailers, boats, jet skis, other objects or people on public highways.
(Ordinance 2015-10-05-009 adopted 10/5/15)
(a) 
A golf cart operator shall hold a valid driver’s license or other permit for operation authorized by the city.
(b) 
A golf cart operator shall maintain proof of financial responsibility for the golf cart.
(c) 
A golf cart operated on a public highway shall be equipped with the following:
(1) 
Operational headlamps;
(2) 
Operational tail lamps;
(3) 
Side reflectors;
(4) 
Slow moving vehicle emblem;
(5) 
Operational parking brake; and
(6) 
Rearview mirrors.
(d) 
A golf cart operator shall operate in accordance with all laws and rules of the road enumerated in the Texas Transportation Code and ordinances of the city for the operation of a passenger vehicle, except for those rules and laws specifically excluded or limited by a city ordinance.
(Ordinance 2015-10-05-009 adopted 10/5/15)
The following are exempt from the requirements of section 12.06.003 of this article:
(1) 
Golf carts operated by the city or for city-sponsored events.
(2) 
Golf carts operated by the Cameron Independent School District for sponsored events.
(3) 
Golf carts operated by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce for sponsored events.
(4) 
Golf carts used while evacuating persons during a declared emergency and for seventy-two (72) hours after the emergency.
(Ordinance 2015-10-05-009 adopted 10/5/15)
(a) 
A violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, such violation shall be punishable by a fine in an amount not to exceed $200.00. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) 
Neither allegation nor evidence of culpable mental state is required for the proof of an offense defined by this article.
(Ordinance 2015-10-05-009 adopted 10/5/15)