If it drives like a golf cart, rides like a golf cart and looks like a golf cart — operate it like a car, Bluffton Police Chief Tammy Schaffer says.
The department has issued 40 permits to use golf carts on city streets this year, but not everyone fully follows the ordinance, detailed below, regulating their use, she said.
“We’re getting so many golf carts, and people are not paying attention to exactly what the ordinance says,” Schaffer said. “We’re just asking people to review the ordinance.”
CHAPTER 10.14
GOLF CARTS
Sections:
10.14.010 Definitions
10.14.020 Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart
10.14.030 Requirement of Local Registration
10.14.040 Requirement of Driver’s License
10.14.050 Requirement of Financial Responsibility
10.14.060 Time of Operation and Nighttime Restrictions
10.14.070 Requirement of High Visibility Flag
10.14.080 Place of Operation
10.14.090 Traffic Laws and Ordinances
10.14.100 Occupants
10.14.110 No Towing
10.14.120 Exceptions
10.14.010 Definitions
A. “Golf Cart ” shall mean a four (4) wheeled motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one (1) or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course.
B. “Financial Responsibility” shall have the meaning expressed in IC 9-25-4-1, et seq (as is now reads or may be amended in the future).
C. “City Street” shall mean the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel within the corporate limits of the City of Bluffton. The term includes, but is not necessarily limited to, streets, alleys, roads, highways, or thoroughfares.
D. “High Visibility Flag” shall mean a flag, the banner of which that is at least sixty twenty (60) square inches and which is orange, yellow, green or red in color;
E. “Operate” shall mean to exercise any control over the function or movement of a golf cart.
F. “State Highway” shall mean any street under the control of and maintained by the State of Indiana and shall include but not be limited to State Road 1, State Road 116, and State Road 124.
10.14.020 Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart on any city street except as specifically authorized by this chapter. Any person who operates a golf cart in violation of the regulations set forth in this chapter shall be subject to penalty as set forth in 1.08.010 of this code.
10.14.030 Requirement of Local Registration
Any golf cart to be operated on a city street shall be registered annually at the Police Department of the City. Each registrant shall provide the Vehicle Identification Number and proof of financial responsibility with respect to each golf cart to be registered and shall pay a registration fee of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for each golf cart to be registered. The registration certificate shall be maintained on or about the golf cart at all times that it is in operation.
10.14.040 Requirement of Driver’s License
The operator of a golf cart on a city street must have a valid driver’s license and must have the driver’s license in his or her possession while operating a golf cart.
10.14.050 Requirement of Financial Responsibility
No person may operate a golf cart on city street unless financial responsibility is in effect with respect to the golf cart as provided under IC 9-25-4-4 (as it now reads or may be amended in the future).
10.14.060 Time of Operation and Nighttime Restrictions
No golf cart shall be operated on a city street between one-half (½) hour after sunset and one-half (½) hour before sunrise unless the golf cart is equipped with two (2) headlamps, two (2) tail lamps, front and rear turn lamps, and rear brake lamps, all of which must be visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500').
10.14.070 Requirement of High Visibility Flag
No golf cart shall be operated on a city street unless the golf cart is equipped with a high visibility flag, the banner of which shall measure not less than Sixty (60) square inches. The flag shall be mounted on a pole in such a manner that the bottom of the banner of the flag is not less than seven feet (7') and no more than twelve feet (12') above the ground when mounted.
10.14.080 Place of Operation
No golf cart shall be operated on or at any of the following
A. Any city street or any portion of any city street where the speed limit in effect at the place of operation is greater than thirty (30) miles per hour;
B. Any city street designated as a State Highway, except to cross any State Highway by traveling on a city street perpendicular to the State Highway at a location where the city street intersects with the state highway.
C. Any sidewalk, trail, pedestrian bridge, or greenway path not specifically designated for use by a motor vehicle.
10.14.090 Traffic Laws and Ordinances
The operator of a golf cart on a city street shall comply with all traffic laws and rules adopted by the State of Indiana and/or the City of Bluffton, including restrictions and prohibitions as set forth within Title 10 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bluffton.
10.14.100 Occupants
The number of occupants of a golf cart shall be limited to six persons. The operator and occupants shall be properly seated at all times and no part of the body of the operator or occupants shall extend outside the perimeter of the golf cart while the golf cart is in operation; provided however, the operator shall use proper traffic hand signals when required. No one under the age of two (2) years shall be permitted to be an occupant of a golf cart.
10.14.110 No Towing
No golf cart shall be used to tow any type of trailer or other vehicle of any type.
10.14.120 Exceptions
Golf carts operated in connection with the City’s annual street fair and with written permission of the Street Fair Board shall be exempted from the requirements of this ordinance when operated within the confines of that portion of the downtown in which fair activity is taking place; provided however, that the operator of a golf cart must still be a licensed driver and financial responsibility must be in effect with respect to the golf cart.
The Board of Public Works and Safety shall have the authority to specifically permit the use of golf carts by identified persons at other special events; provided however, that the operator of a golf cart must still be a licensed driver and financial responsibility must be in effect with respect to the golf cart.
GOLF CARTS
Sections:
10.14.010 Definitions
10.14.020 Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart
10.14.030 Requirement of Local Registration
10.14.040 Requirement of Driver’s License
10.14.050 Requirement of Financial Responsibility
10.14.060 Time of Operation and Nighttime Restrictions
10.14.070 Requirement of High Visibility Flag
10.14.080 Place of Operation
10.14.090 Traffic Laws and Ordinances
10.14.100 Occupants
10.14.110 No Towing
10.14.120 Exceptions
10.14.010 Definitions
A. “Golf Cart ” shall mean a four (4) wheeled motor vehicle originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one (1) or more individuals and golf clubs for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course.
B. “Financial Responsibility” shall have the meaning expressed in IC 9-25-4-1, et seq (as is now reads or may be amended in the future).
C. “City Street” shall mean the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel within the corporate limits of the City of Bluffton. The term includes, but is not necessarily limited to, streets, alleys, roads, highways, or thoroughfares.
D. “High Visibility Flag” shall mean a flag, the banner of which that is at least sixty twenty (60) square inches and which is orange, yellow, green or red in color;
E. “Operate” shall mean to exercise any control over the function or movement of a golf cart.
F. “State Highway” shall mean any street under the control of and maintained by the State of Indiana and shall include but not be limited to State Road 1, State Road 116, and State Road 124.
10.14.020 Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart
It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart on any city street except as specifically authorized by this chapter. Any person who operates a golf cart in violation of the regulations set forth in this chapter shall be subject to penalty as set forth in 1.08.010 of this code.
10.14.030 Requirement of Local Registration
Any golf cart to be operated on a city street shall be registered annually at the Police Department of the City. Each registrant shall provide the Vehicle Identification Number and proof of financial responsibility with respect to each golf cart to be registered and shall pay a registration fee of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for each golf cart to be registered. The registration certificate shall be maintained on or about the golf cart at all times that it is in operation.
10.14.040 Requirement of Driver’s License
The operator of a golf cart on a city street must have a valid driver’s license and must have the driver’s license in his or her possession while operating a golf cart.
10.14.050 Requirement of Financial Responsibility
No person may operate a golf cart on city street unless financial responsibility is in effect with respect to the golf cart as provided under IC 9-25-4-4 (as it now reads or may be amended in the future).
10.14.060 Time of Operation and Nighttime Restrictions
No golf cart shall be operated on a city street between one-half (½) hour after sunset and one-half (½) hour before sunrise unless the golf cart is equipped with two (2) headlamps, two (2) tail lamps, front and rear turn lamps, and rear brake lamps, all of which must be visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500').
10.14.070 Requirement of High Visibility Flag
No golf cart shall be operated on a city street unless the golf cart is equipped with a high visibility flag, the banner of which shall measure not less than Sixty (60) square inches. The flag shall be mounted on a pole in such a manner that the bottom of the banner of the flag is not less than seven feet (7') and no more than twelve feet (12') above the ground when mounted.
10.14.080 Place of Operation
No golf cart shall be operated on or at any of the following
A. Any city street or any portion of any city street where the speed limit in effect at the place of operation is greater than thirty (30) miles per hour;
B. Any city street designated as a State Highway, except to cross any State Highway by traveling on a city street perpendicular to the State Highway at a location where the city street intersects with the state highway.
C. Any sidewalk, trail, pedestrian bridge, or greenway path not specifically designated for use by a motor vehicle.
10.14.090 Traffic Laws and Ordinances
The operator of a golf cart on a city street shall comply with all traffic laws and rules adopted by the State of Indiana and/or the City of Bluffton, including restrictions and prohibitions as set forth within Title 10 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bluffton.
10.14.100 Occupants
The number of occupants of a golf cart shall be limited to six persons. The operator and occupants shall be properly seated at all times and no part of the body of the operator or occupants shall extend outside the perimeter of the golf cart while the golf cart is in operation; provided however, the operator shall use proper traffic hand signals when required. No one under the age of two (2) years shall be permitted to be an occupant of a golf cart.
10.14.110 No Towing
No golf cart shall be used to tow any type of trailer or other vehicle of any type.
10.14.120 Exceptions
Golf carts operated in connection with the City’s annual street fair and with written permission of the Street Fair Board shall be exempted from the requirements of this ordinance when operated within the confines of that portion of the downtown in which fair activity is taking place; provided however, that the operator of a golf cart must still be a licensed driver and financial responsibility must be in effect with respect to the golf cart.
The Board of Public Works and Safety shall have the authority to specifically permit the use of golf carts by identified persons at other special events; provided however, that the operator of a golf cart must still be a licensed driver and financial responsibility must be in effect with respect to the golf cart.
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