§ 30-13. Operational considerations and limitations.

After compliance with the registration requirements set forth in this article and any resolution adopted by the town council, golf carts may be operated on designated town roads as follows:

(1)

Designated roadways . Golf carts may be operated only on the specifically designated town roads designated by resolution of the town council in accordance with Florida Statutes. Furthermore, golf carts may not cross a county or state road except at locations which have been specifically designated and posted for such by the county and/or the FDOT.

(2)

Driver qualifications . Golf carts may not be operated on any designated public roadway by anyone under the age of 14 years.

(3)

Hours of operation . A golf cart having the equipment required in subsection (4) may be operated on designated roadways during daylight hours only between sunrise and sunset and shall not obstruct or interfere with normal traffic flow on any designated town roadways.

(4)

Required equipment for daylight operation . Golf carts may only be operated on designated roadways between sunrise and sunset and shall be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, turn signals, tail lights, headlights, and a windshield.

(5)

Maximum occupancy . Golf carts may not carry more passengers than the maximum number for which the golf cart was designed. Generally, this will allow for no more than two passengers per bench seat.

(6)

Insurance . Proof of insurance in a form and amount satisfactory to the town to insure against liabilities and/or damages that may arise out of the operation of such golf cart in accordance with this article and state law must be provided to the town upon submission of an application form as set forth in subsection (7).

(7)

Registration . Prior to operating any golf cart upon designated town roads, all golf carts must be registered by filling out an application on forms available from the town clerk or the town's website and filing same with the town clerk or his/her designee and paying the applicable fee established by resolution of the town council. A current decal issued by the town must be displayed prominently on a properly equipped golf cart operating on designated roadways at all times as more particularly set forth in a separate resolution of the town council. In addition, all owners and/or operators of registered golf carts must agree to hold harmless and indemnify the town from any damages, claims and/or liabilities arising out of the operation of the golf cart on a form approved by the town.

(Ord. No. 2011-08, § 3, 10-4-2011; Ord. No. 2012-02, 2-7-2012)