[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall mean:
GOLF CART
Any vehicle propelled by an electric or gasoline engine with no less than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground and is designed and manufactured for the operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour (Section 304.034, RSMo.).
STREET
The entire width between the lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the uses of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
A. 
No person shall operate a Golf Cart in a careless or imprudent manner, or in any negligent manner which endangers any person or property, or unreasonably obstructs, hinders, or impedes lawful course of travel of any other Motor Vehicle or the lawful use by any pedestrian of public streets, sidewalks, paths, trails, walkways, or parks.
B. 
Every person operating a Golf Cart on a street of the City shall be subject to all of the duties and regulations applicable to a driver of a Motor Vehicle imposed by law, including, but not limited to, those laws pertaining to the possession and use of drugs and alcoholic beverages and operating a Motor Vehicle under the influence thereof and observing all traffic laws and local ordinances regarding the rules of the road, unless other otherwise exempted in this Chapter.
C. 
A Golf Cart may be operated only on a designated street where the posted speed limit is thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less. No Golf Cart shall cross any street at an intersection where the street being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five (45) miles per hour.
D. 
Only the number of people the Golf Cart is designed to seat may ride on any Golf Cart. No passengers shall ride in the utility bed or the bag well of a Golf Cart unless such area is properly equipped with a permanently mounted seat specifically designed for the carrying of passengers. No more than two (2) total persons per bench seat shall be allowed.
E. 
No Golf Cart may be operated upon any private property without permission of the person with the right of possession of the property.
F. 
No Golf Cart may be operated on any sidewalk, path, or walkway designated for use by pedestrians.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
Every person operating a Golf Cart upon a street shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a Motor Vehicle as provided by Chapter 304, RSMo., and this Title, except as to special regulations in this Chapter, and except as to those provisions of Chapter 304, RSMo., and this Title, which by their nature can have no application, including but not limited to title, registration, and safety inspections.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
Every person operating a Golf Cart at less than the posted speed or slower than the flow of traffic upon a street shall ride as near to the right side of the street as safe, exercising due care when passing a standing Motor Vehicle or one (1) proceeding in the same direction, except when making a left turn, when avoiding hazardous conditions, when the lane is too narrow to share with another Motor Vehicle, or when on a one-way street.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
Any person violating any provision of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be adjudged guilty of an ordinance violation and punished as set out in Section 100.060 of this Code.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
No person shall operate a Golf Cart on any street or road in this City unless the person has a valid license to operate a Motor Vehicle.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
A. 
Every Golf Cart operated on a street shall be equipped with:
1. 
At least one (1) rear view mirror and shall only be operated during daytime hours between sunrise and sunset unless properly equipped with operational headlights, taillights, brake lights, and mechanical turn signals. Headlights, taillights, and brake lights must emit light visible at night under normal atmospheric conditions on a straight, level, unlighted roadway at five hundred (500) feet.
2. 
A horn or other device capable of emitting an audible warning signal.
3. 
A slow-moving emblem in conformity with Section 307.127, RSMo., or a bicycle safety flag which extends not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the Golf Cart; the flag shall be dayglow colored and shall be triangular shaped, with an area not less than thirty (30) square inches.
4. 
Type 1 or Type 2 Seatbelt Assembly conforming to 49 CFR 571.209 and Federal Motor Vehicle Standard 209 for each designated seating position.
[Ord. No. 4263, 9-22-2022; Ord. No. 4392, 12-14-2023]
Golf Carts operating on streets pursuant to this Chapter shall be insured by a policy of insurance with coverage of not less than the Statutory minimum established by the Missouri Department of Revenue for motor vehicles operating on the streets and highways of the State of Missouri. Such proof of insurance shall specifically list the Golf Cart as referenced by the serial or VIN number and year of model; and such proof of insurance shall be carried with the Golf Cart and produced upon request of any Law Enforcement Officer.