[Ord. No. 5521, 9-18-2023]
As used in this Chapter the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any vehicle propelled by an electric or gas engine with no
less than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground that is designed
and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational
purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of thirty (30)
miles per hour. Motor vehicles classified as all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) or off-road vehicles are expressly
excluded from the definition for purposes of this Chapter.
Any small three- or four-wheeled motor vehicle with gross
vehicle weight rated of less than three thousand (3,000) pounds with
a minimum speed of twenty (20) mph and maximum speed of twenty-five
(25) mph and otherwise meeting the requirements of Section 304.029,
RSMo., and the requirements of 49 CFR 571.500 and 571.3. Low-speed
vehicle does not include electric personal assistive mobility devices
(EPAMD) as per Section 307.205, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 5521, 9-18-2023]
A.
Each
person operating a golf cart or LSV on a City street in this City
shall possess a valid driver's license issued pursuant to Chapter
302, RSMo.
B.
A golf
cart or LSV shall be exempt from the requirement of Section 307.350
to 307.402, RSMo., for the purpose of titling and registration. It
shall be the responsibility of the operator and owner to comply with
any State titling or registration requirements.
C.
Every
operator of a golf cart or LSV shall maintain motor vehicle liability
insurance on such a vehicle as required by Chapter 303, RSMo., if
the golf cart or LSV is to be operated upon the streets of the City
of Richmond Heights.
D.
All
golf carts and LSV shall be manufactured in compliance with the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards for low-speed
vehicles in 49 CFR 571.500 as amended if the golf cart is to be operated
upon the streets of the City of Richmond Heights.
E.
Each
golf cart or LSV that is to be operated on the City streets, shall
be equipped with properly operating:
1.
A rear view mirror, whether mounted on the exterior of the driver's
side of the golf cart or LSV, or an interior rear view mirror;
2.
A parking brake and functioning brake system;
3.
Minimum of one (1) white headlight;
4.
Minimum of one (1) red stop or brake light;
5.
Reflex reflectors: one (1) red on each side as far to the rear as
practicable, and one (1) red on the rear;
6.
front and rear turn signal lights;
7.
Seatbelts for each designated seating position, whether occupied
or not; and
8.
A vehicle identification number (VIN).
F.
No
golf cart or LSV shall:
1.
Be operated upon any private property without permission of the owner.
2.
Be operated in a "negligent manner" defined as operation in such
a manner as to endanger any person or property, or to obstruct, hinder
or impede the 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.
3.
Be parked or stopped in any manner as to block a driveway, pathway,
sidewalk, trail, pedestrian underpass, or walkway.
4.
Be operated by a person under the influence of alcohol or any controlled
substance not prescribed by a physician.
5.
Carry more passengers than the golf cart or LSV is specifically designed
to carry.
6.
Carry any passengers standing or hanging onto the golf cart or LSV.
7.
Be operated upon a City street at a speed of more than twenty-five
(25) miles per hour.
G.
Any
person lawfully operating a golf cart or LSV shall:
[Ord. No. 5521, 9-18-2023]
A violation of this Chapter shall be an offense. The Police
Department will have full authority to enforce State and local traffic
laws as they apply to the operation of motor vehicles, including,
without limitation, the authority to impound a golf cart or LSV in
the same manner that it would impound other motor vehicles upon the
violation of applicable State or local traffic laws.
