<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 12-67. - Limitations and safety criteria.</div>
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               Golf cart operation on designated public streets of the county shall be in accordance
               with the following limitations:
               
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                  (1)
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                  No golf cart shall be driven across any road at an intersection where the road being
                  crossed has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour except for the sole
                  purpose of crossing such street in a perpendicular direction at the intersection of
                  a through street or at a signalized location in accordance with the direction of the
                  signal.
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                  (2)
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                  The maximum occupancy of a golf cart traveling on streets will be one person per designated
                  seat. No occupants of a golf cart shall stand at any time while the golf cart is in
                  motion.
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                  (3)
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                  Golf carts must be operated in accordance with all applicable state and local laws
                  and ordinances, including all laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the possession
                  and use of alcoholic beverages.
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                  (4)
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                  No person may operate a golf cart unless that person is licensed to drive upon the
                  streets and highways of North Carolina and then, only in accordance with such driver's
                  license. An operator of golf cart must be at least 16 years of age, with the exception
                  that operators under the age of 16 years may operate golf cart if they possess a valid
                  learner's permit issued by the state of North Carolina and are accompanied by a licensed
                  driver as required by state law.
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                  (5)
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                  If the operator is over the age of 16 and qualifies for a handicapped parking space
                  the operator may operate a golf cart on public streets upon the submission of a certificate
                  signed by a licensed physician that the driver is able to operate a motorized golf
                  cart on the roadways designated. The operator must have the certificate and handicap
                  parking tag in their possession while operating a golf cart.
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                  (6)
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                  Golf carts may be operated only during daylight hours.
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                  (7)
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                  Golf carts must be operated at the extreme right of the roadway and must yield to
                  all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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                  (8)
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                  Golf carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, multi-use path,
                  jogging path, greenway, park or trail except by law enforcement or by county employees
                  or contractors while on county business who carry on their person county issued credentials
                  evidencing work for the county.
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                  (9)
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                  Golf carts shall not be operated during inclement weather or when visibility is impaired
                  by weather, smoke, fog or other conditions.
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                  (10)
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                  Golf cart operators shall maintain manufacturer installed safety devices and equipment
                  on the golf cart in good repair and operable condition and ensure that an unobstructed
                  view to the rear is maintained at all times the golf cart is in operation on public
                  streets.
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                  (11)
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                  Golf carts operating on public streets of the county pursuant to this article shall
                  be insured as required by G.S. 20-309.
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                  (12)
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                  All golf carts shall have the following equipment: locking brake, reverse warning
                  device, main power switch, horn, either hip restraints or hand holds, front and rear
                  reflectors, and a manufacturer's serial number plate. Manufacturer-installed safety
                  labels shall be visible and readable.
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                  (13)
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                  In no instance may a golf cart be operated at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour.
                  Even at speeds at or below 20 mile per hour, no golf cart may be operated at a speed
                  greater than is reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions.
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                  (14)
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                  No golf cart may be operated in a careless or reckless manner.
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                  (15)
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                  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, skateboards or bicycle. Notwithstanding
                  the foregoing, a golf cart may be used to tow watercraft, utility carts, or utility
                  trailers on public streets, or public vehicular areas on which the operation of golf
                  carts is authorized by this article, but towed watercraft, utility carts, or utility
                  trailers shall not be occupied by any person while the golf cart is in operation.
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               (Ord. No. 10-02, Pt. 1, 3-1-10)
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