GOLF CART
A self-propelled vehicle that is four-wheeled, powered by
an electric or gas motor, designed and manufactured to carry two golfers
and their equipment for operation on a golf course for recreational
purposes, and whose speed attainable in one mile is not more than
20 miles per hour on a paved, level surface. A golf cart is not a
low-speed vehicle.
LOW-SPEED VEHICLE
A self-propelled vehicle that is four-wheeled whose speed
attainable in one mile is more than 20 miles per hour and not more
than 25 miles per hour on a paved, level surface and whose gross vehicle
weight rating is less than 2,500 pounds.
OPERATION
The physical manipulation or activation of any of the controls
of a golf cart necessary to put it in motion.
OPERATOR
A person owning or operating a golf cart.
PUBLIC ROADS
Any Township road, street, or highway located within the
Township boundaries designed to accommodate motor vehicles. State
and county public roads, streets and highways are excluded.
Exceptions. The operation of golf carts under the following
circumstances is authorized notwithstanding the provisions of this
chapter under the following circumstances:
A. The operation of golf carts at golf courses, private clubs or on
private property, with the consent of the owner.
B. The operation of golf carts during a parade, a festival or other
special event, provided the consent of the sponsor is obtained.
The provisions of Wis. Stats. § 349.18, as it may
be subsequently amended, pertaining to the operation of golf carts
is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this chapter as if
fully set forth herein.
Golf carts shall not be operated on Township public roads, except
in full compliance with the provisions of this section.
A. The operator has a valid driver's license. A learner's
permit shall not be considered as a valid driver's license nor
shall any license that has been revoked, temporary or otherwise, or
suspended, for any reason, be considered as a valid driver's
license during the period of suspension or revocation.
B. The operator shall have in effect a liability insurance policy with
respect to the golf cart which satisfies all of the same requirements
set forth in Wis. Stats. § 344.62, as may be amended from
time to time, for the operation of a motor vehicle. The operator of
the golf cart shall display proof of the insurance required under
this subsection upon demand from any traffic officer.
C. The operator and passenger(s) are seated at all times in the designed
and manufactured golf cart seats. The seating capacity of the golf
cart as manufactured shall not be exceeded.
D. The operator and passenger(s) comply with all state traffic and motor
vehicle regulations.
E. The brakes provided by the manufacturer of the golf cart shall be
in proper working order.
F. The golf cart shall be equipped with the following minimum safety
requirements:
(1) One operating headlight, having at least a 55-watt halogen, or equal,
bulb on the front fender; and
(2) Two red reflectors at least one and one-half inches in height and
three inches in width.
G. The golf cart shall be equipped with the standard safety features
provided by the manufacturer in operating condition and shall not
have been modified to exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour, nor otherwise
modified in any way that creates a hazard.
H. The golf cart shall be prohibited from parking on public rights-of-way.
I. Commercial purposes. Golf carts may not be used as a taxicab or bus
or for the commercial carrying of passengers or the hauling of freight.
J. Towing. Golf carts may not be used for the purpose of towing another
cart, trailer or vehicle of any kind, including a person on roller
skates, skateboard, or bicycle.