§ 114-2. Operation of golf carts.

(a)

Definitions.

Golf cart is a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 mph as set forth in F.S. 320.01(22).

(b)

Designation of county roads for use by golf carts. Subject to the restrictions and limitation and complying with aspects and requirements of this section, golf carts may travel on or across the county roads or streets located within all units of the subdivision known as Three Rivers Estates with the exception of Newark Road, the paved portion of Utah Street, Washington Street, and except all other paved roads within the subdivision, including those paved after the effective date of this section; and may travel on or across said road or streets in the platted lands of the development know as Wilson Springs. The county road known as Wilson Springs Road is specifically excluded and off limits for golf carts.

(c)

Requirements, limitations and restrictions. In consideration of the public health, safety and welfare, the following golf cart requirements, limitations and restrictions shall apply:

(1)

A golf cart may be operated only during the hours between sunrise and sunset.

(2)

The golf cart must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rear view mirror, and red-reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.

(3)

A golf cart may not be operated on the public roads or streets by any person under the age of 14.

(d)

Signage. The county road department shall post signs along the roads where golf carts are allowed advising motorists of the possible presence of golf carts on the roadway.

(e)

Enforcement. Golf carts may only operate on the county roads designated in this section if they are in compliance with all requirements of the limitations of this section and F.S. 316.212.

(f)

Penalties. A violation of this section is a non-criminal traffic infraction and punishable pursuant to F.S., § 316.212(8).

(g)

Territory embraced. This section shall apply only to the designated unincorporated area of Columbia County.

(Ord. No. 2006-39, §§ 1—7, 9-14-2006; Ord. No. 2007-44, § 1, 12-6-2007)