For purposes of this division, the following terms have these defined meanings:
Authorized operator
means a person that uses a golf cart for the purpose of delivering parcels while in the course of employment with an entity whose primary business is the delivery of parcels.
Golf cart
means a motor vehicle that has no less than three wheels, has a maximum speed between 15 to 25 mph, and may be modified for parcel delivery.
Motor vehicle
means a vehicle that is self-propelled.
Public highway
means a road, street, way, thoroughfare, or bridge:
(1) 
That is in the state;
(2) 
That is for the use of vehicles;
(3) 
That is not privately owned or controlled; and
(4) 
Over which the state has legislative jurisdiction under its police power.
Slow-moving emblem
has the meaning assigned by section 547.001(8) of the Texas Transportation Code and shall mean:
(1) 
A triangular emblem that has a reflective surface designed to be clearly visible during daytime at a distance of at least 500 feet; and
(2) 
Is displayed in accordance with section 547.703 of the Texas Transportation Code, requiring that such emblem be mounted base down on the rear of the motor vehicle at a height from three to five feet above the road surface.
Winter holiday season
means the period of time each year starting November fifteenth (15th) and ending January fifth (5th) of the following year.
(Ordinance 0213, sec. I, adopted 8/12/14)
Any person who operates a golf cart in violation of any provision or requirements of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each violation of this division is a separate offense.
(Ordinance 0213, sec. IV, adopted 8/12/14; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a) 
During the winter holiday season, an authorized driver may operate a golf cart on a public highway, in the corporate boundaries of the city, for which the posted speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour, if each of the following requirements are met:
(1) 
A golf cart operated must have the following equipment:
(A) 
Headlamps;
(B) 
Tail lamps;
(C) 
Reflectors;
(D) 
Parking brake; and
(E) 
Mirrors;
(2) 
A golf cart is required to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem when it is operated on a public highway, as required by section 547.703(a) and (d) of the Texas Transportation Code; and
(3) 
The authorized operator of a golf cart must:
(A) 
Possess a valid driver’s license that authorizes operation of a motor vehicle on public highways;
(B) 
Carry evidence of financial responsibility consistent with section 601.051 of the Texas Transportation Code, as amended, for operation of motor vehicles; and
(C) 
Obey all state and local traffic laws.
(b) 
Nothing in this division shall be construed to affect or prohibit state law provisions in sections 551.403 and 551.405 of the Texas Transportation Code, authorizing certain limited uses of golf carts on certain types of city streets.
(Ordinance 0213, sec. II, adopted 8/12/14)
Nothing in this division shall be construed as an assumption of liability by the city for any damages (personal injury, property damage or otherwise) which may result from the operation of a golf cart authorized by this division. The authorized operator of a golf cart is responsible for the safe operation of a golf cart allowed under this division.
(Ordinance 0213, sec. III, adopted 8/12/14)