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 Beaufort
 Code of Ordinances
 Title VII. TRAFFIC CODE
 Chapter 73. GOLF CARTS ON PUBLIC STREETS

  § 73.05. Standards of operation.  

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  • It is unlawful to operate a golf cart on a public street, road or highway within the town unless the following requirements are met:

    (A)

    A golf cart must display a valid town-issued golf cart license plate and annual registration decal.

    (B)

    A golf cart may be operated on all public streets and roads in Beaufort, with the exception of Highway 70, Highway 101, West Beaufort Road, Carraway Drive and Turner Street north of Cedar street.

    (C)

    Any person who operates a golf cart shall comply with § 73.03(C)(1).

    (D)

    The driver and passengers must be properly seated while the golf cart is in motion, with seat belts properly fastened, and may not be transported in a negligent manner. The seating capacity with seat belts shall not be exceeded.

    (E)

    No golf cart may be operated at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions, and in no instance at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour.

    (F)

    No golf cart may be operated in a careless or reckless manner.

    (G)

    Golf carts must be operated in accordance with all applicable state and local traffic laws and ordinances, including all laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

    (H)

    Golf carts are subject to the same parking regulations as traditional motor vehicles, and may only be parked in the same manner and in the same places designated for the parking of traditional motor vehicles.

    (I)

    Golf carts are permitted to park in all parking spaces provided. The town encourages the use of one parking space for two golf carts.

    (J)

    Golf carts may only park in handicapped spaces if the driver has a valid handicapped placard or sticker and the same is clearly posted or displayed in the golf cart.

    (K)

    Golf carts may not be used for the purpose of towing another cart, trailer or vehicle of any kind, including a person on roller skates, skateboard, or bicycle.

    (M)

    The possession of open containers of alcohol and/or consumption of alcohol by the driver and/or passengers of a golf cart is prohibited.

    (N)

    The operator of a golf cart shall yield the right-of-way to traditional motor vehicles.

(Ord. 2011-05, passed 4-11-2011; Am. Ord. passed 2-10-2014)

Cross reference

Penalty, see § 73.99.