Sec. 804.1504. - Golf Cart, LSV and Equipment.

(a) No Golf Cart or LSV shall be operated in a reckless or careless manner. (b) The operation of a Golf Cart upon any Road or Golf Cart Path is prohibited, except upon a Designated Road or Golf Cart Path that has been appropriately marked with signs and/or pavement markings as approved by the City Traffic Engineer, or where such use predates this Section. (c) The operation of a Golf Cart upon any Sidewalk adjacent to a Road or State highway within the City is prohibited, unless designated as a Golf Cart Path pursuant to this Part. However, Golf Carts may be operated upon a designated Golf Cart Path that has been appropriately marked with signs and/or pavement markings, or where such use predates this Section. (d) A Golf Cart may be operated on a Designated Road or Golf Cart Path only between sunrise and sunset, unless the Golf Cart is equipped with headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield. (e) A Golf Cart may not be operated upon a Designated Road or Golf Cart Path by any person under the age of 14. (f) The operation of a Golf Cart upon a Golf Cart Path shall be restricted to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour. (g) Any person operating a Golf Cart upon a Golf Cart Path shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be, to a pedestrian or bicycle upon the Golf Cart Path. (h) Any person operating an LSV must have in his or her possession a valid driver license. (i) No person who does not hold a valid driver license and who is under 17 years of age may operate a Golf Cart upon a Designated Road or Golf Cart Path after 11 p.m. and before 6 a.m. (j) No person who does not hold a valid driver license and who is 17 years of age may operate a Golf Cart upon a Designated Road or Golf Cart Path after 1 a.m. and before 5 a.m. (k) A Golf Cart operating on a Designated Road or Golf Cart Path must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear. Additionally, a Golf Cart operating on a Golf Cart Path must be equipped with a horn or other warning device required by F.S. § 316.271. (l) An LSV must be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, taillamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, seat belts, and vehicle identification numbers. (m) An LSV must be registered and insured in accordance with F.S. § 302.02, and titled pursuant to F.S. Ch. 319. (n) The City may use Golf Carts and LSVs upon any Road or Sidewalk in accordance with the provisions of this Part 15, as applicable, and of F.S. § 316.2126(1) and (4). (o) Notwithstanding any provision of this Part to the contrary, any Authorized Utility Vehicle may operate on any Road or sidewalk while carrying out official duties and in accordance with F.S. § 316.21265. (p) In addition to the above provisions, the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law (F.S. Ch. 316) shall apply where applicable, as per Florida law. (q) Roads and Golf Cart Paths approved prior to the effective date of this Section shall continue to be governed pursuant to their respective approval ordinances. The standards and regulations contained herein shall only apply to said Roads and Sidewalks if subsequent approval is obtained pursuant to this Section. LSVs are prohibited from operating on Sidewalks and Golf Cart Paths unless they are Authorized Utility Vehicles. (Ord. 2018-266-E , § 1)