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74.01 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to permit the operation of golf carts on certain streets in the City, as authorized by Section 321.247 of the Code of Iowa, as amended. This chapter applies whenever a golf cart is operated on any street or alley, subject to those exceptions stated herein.
74.02 DEFINITION.
“Golf cart” means a three-or four-wheeled recreational vehicle generally used for transportation of person(s) in the sport of golf, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight of less than 800 pounds. This shall not include any class or type of ATV.
74.03 OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS PERMITTED.
Golf carts may be operated upon the streets of the City by persons possessing a valid State operator’s license, and at least 18 years of age, except as prohibited in Section 74.04 of this chapter.
74.04 PROHIBITED STREETS.
Golf carts shall not be operated upon any City street which is a primary road extension through the City. However, golf carts may cross such a primary road extension. All of Highway 52 (Main Street) and Van Buren Street from Main Street east to the City limits are hereby designated as primary road extensions in the City.
74.05 EQUIPMENT.
Golf carts operated upon any street shall be equipped with at least the following:
1. A slow-moving vehicle sign.
2. A bicycle safety flag, the top of which shall be a minimum of five feet from ground level.
3. Adequate brakes.
74.06 HOURS.
Golf carts may be operated on City streets only between sunrise and sunset.
74.07 SPEED.
No golf carts shall be operated on any City street at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.
74.08 PERMITS.
No person shall operate a golf cart on any public street or alley for any purpose unless the owner of the golf cart has been issued a City permit to operate the golf cart on City streets, issued by the City Administrator/Clerk.
1. Golf cart owners may apply for a permit on forms provided by the City.
2. The City Administrator/Clerk shall not issue a permit until the owner/operator has provided the following:
A. Evidence that the operator is at least 18 years of age, and possesses a valid driver’s license. A copy of applicant’s driver’s license will be obtained for
the file.
B. Proof owner/operator has liability insurance covering operation of golf carts on City streets.
C. The owner/operator must bring the golf cart to City Hall to be inspected.
3. All permits shall be issued for a specific golf cart. Permit holders will be issued a number and will be required to purchase three-inch minimum reflective
numbers to affix to the left side rear fender and left side front fender.
4. The fee for such permits shall be $25.00. Permits will be granted for one year valid from January 1 through December 31. Permits may be purchased at
any time during the year but will be valid only through December 31.
5. The permit may be suspended or revoked upon receipt of sufficient evidence that the permit holder has violated the conditions of the permit or has
abused the privilege of being a permit holder. There will be no refund of the permit fee in the event of revocation or suspension.
74.09 VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
1. Any person guilty of violating the provisions herein shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 and revocation of the
City permit for a period of two months.
2. Any person guilty of violating this chapter two times in a 12-month period herein shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of
$200.00 and revocation of the City permit for a period of two years.
3. Any person guilty of violating this chapter three times in a 12-month period shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of
$300.00 and permanent revocation of the City permit.
74.10 REVOCATION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGES.
Any person that has their golf cart operation permit revoked shall turn their permit into City Hall within five days after receiving the notice of revocation. Upon revocation, the permit holder shall remove and destroy the permit identification number stickers on their golf cart and provide proof of such destruction to the City Administrator/Clerk.
The purpose of this chapter is to permit the operation of golf carts on certain streets in the City, as authorized by Section 321.247 of the Code of Iowa, as amended. This chapter applies whenever a golf cart is operated on any street or alley, subject to those exceptions stated herein.
74.02 DEFINITION.
“Golf cart” means a three-or four-wheeled recreational vehicle generally used for transportation of person(s) in the sport of golf, that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight of less than 800 pounds. This shall not include any class or type of ATV.
74.03 OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS PERMITTED.
Golf carts may be operated upon the streets of the City by persons possessing a valid State operator’s license, and at least 18 years of age, except as prohibited in Section 74.04 of this chapter.
74.04 PROHIBITED STREETS.
Golf carts shall not be operated upon any City street which is a primary road extension through the City. However, golf carts may cross such a primary road extension. All of Highway 52 (Main Street) and Van Buren Street from Main Street east to the City limits are hereby designated as primary road extensions in the City.
74.05 EQUIPMENT.
Golf carts operated upon any street shall be equipped with at least the following:
1. A slow-moving vehicle sign.
2. A bicycle safety flag, the top of which shall be a minimum of five feet from ground level.
3. Adequate brakes.
74.06 HOURS.
Golf carts may be operated on City streets only between sunrise and sunset.
74.07 SPEED.
No golf carts shall be operated on any City street at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.
74.08 PERMITS.
No person shall operate a golf cart on any public street or alley for any purpose unless the owner of the golf cart has been issued a City permit to operate the golf cart on City streets, issued by the City Administrator/Clerk.
1. Golf cart owners may apply for a permit on forms provided by the City.
2. The City Administrator/Clerk shall not issue a permit until the owner/operator has provided the following:
A. Evidence that the operator is at least 18 years of age, and possesses a valid driver’s license. A copy of applicant’s driver’s license will be obtained for
the file.
B. Proof owner/operator has liability insurance covering operation of golf carts on City streets.
C. The owner/operator must bring the golf cart to City Hall to be inspected.
3. All permits shall be issued for a specific golf cart. Permit holders will be issued a number and will be required to purchase three-inch minimum reflective
numbers to affix to the left side rear fender and left side front fender.
4. The fee for such permits shall be $25.00. Permits will be granted for one year valid from January 1 through December 31. Permits may be purchased at
any time during the year but will be valid only through December 31.
5. The permit may be suspended or revoked upon receipt of sufficient evidence that the permit holder has violated the conditions of the permit or has
abused the privilege of being a permit holder. There will be no refund of the permit fee in the event of revocation or suspension.
74.09 VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
1. Any person guilty of violating the provisions herein shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 and revocation of the
City permit for a period of two months.
2. Any person guilty of violating this chapter two times in a 12-month period herein shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of
$200.00 and revocation of the City permit for a period of two years.
3. Any person guilty of violating this chapter three times in a 12-month period shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of
$300.00 and permanent revocation of the City permit.
74.10 REVOCATION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGES.
Any person that has their golf cart operation permit revoked shall turn their permit into City Hall within five days after receiving the notice of revocation. Upon revocation, the permit holder shall remove and destroy the permit identification number stickers on their golf cart and provide proof of such destruction to the City Administrator/Clerk.
