The Culver Town Council members adopted the amended golf cart ordinance and the animal drawn vehicles ordinance at their meeting this week.
The registration fee will be $60 for all golf carts in the Town of Culver.
Other amendments include recommended language that a driver of a golf cart within the town limits of Culver must be at least 16-and-a-half years old and hold an ID card issued by the state or a photo exempt ID card. A driver will not be allowed to use a telecommunication device while operating a golf cart, similar to the law that prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving a vehicle.
A red or amber flashing light is required when headlamps are necessary for other motor vehicles, which is a state statute.
Additionally, all golf carts must have insurance and have proof of that insurance while operating the golf carts at all times on town streets. That proof of insurance must be provided to town staff during registration. The registration sticker must be visible at all times when the golf cart is in operation.
There will be no more passengers than what the golf cart is equipped to carry, and adult passengers or drivers are not to hold any person on their lap while the golf cart is in operation. The height requirement for a passenger is 36 inches.
The final amendment adjusts the fine to $150 per violation. If more than three violations have occurred, the golf cart registration will be revoked.
The third reading of the ordinance passed with a vote of 3-2 with Bill Githens, Bill Cleavenger and Rich West in favor and Sally Riccardi and Ginny Bess Munroe with opposing votes. The same vote was cast for the third reading of the animal drawn vehicles ordinance which outlines the same amendments as the golf cart ordinance.
