Golf carts will be allowed to drive on corporation roads and shall be operated safely at all times. All traffic rules must be followed, including but not limited to posted speed limits, stopping at stop signs, etc.
(1) The number of riders is limited to how the golf cart is equipped for seating, no more than 3 in front seat if equipped with rear seat (2) [sic].
(2) All occupants will be seated while the vehicle is moving.
(3) Any golf cart operated will have a rearview mirror and must display a flag, including certified youth drivers. All golf carts must display a flag with the flag dimensions being a minimum of 12 inches by 12 inches and mounted on a pole that can be visible from every direction.
(4) All golf carts must yield to other traffic while on the roads and obey all traffic regulations.
(5) Youth below the age of 13 are not permitted to drive golf carts unless accompanied by the youth’s parent, legal guardian, or an adult who is authorized by the youth’s parent.
(6) Youth, ages 13 through 15 are permitted to drive golf carts after completing the golf cart certification class conducted by the village police department, provided the following conditions are also met:
(A) A youth operator must have in his/her possession a certification card issued by the village police department.
(B) The driver may drive on the roads only between sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset.
(7) Hours of operation for youth operators are from sunrise until 30 minutes prior to sunset only. Adult operator hours shall be from sunrise until 30 minutes prior to sunset unless a vehicle is equipped with head and tail lamps.
(8) Operators 16 years of age or older are permitted to operate golf carts safely.
(A) If golf carts are to be driven at night, they shall be equipped with front and rear lamps and a flag.
(B) During nighttime driving, operators will obey all traffic regulations, and if approached from the rear will pull over to the right and let other vehicles pass.
(Ordinance 2017-1 adopted 3/16/17)