§ 73.99. Penalty.

(A)

Any person violating the motor vehicle laws of North Carolina, which shall also apply to golf carts registered under this chapter, shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in North Carolina law for said violation.

(B)

Any person who knowingly allows an underage driver to operate a golf cart shall be charged and subject to the penalties prescribed in North Carolina law for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

(C)

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be required to pay a civil violation in the amount of $50.00.

(D)

Any person violating the town's parking ordinances shall be subject to the penalties outlined for parking violations.

(E)

Operating a golf cart under the influence of an impairing substance (such as alcohol or drugs) on a public street or road is a violation of North Carolina law, and is punishable as provided therein.

(F)

The town may refuse to register and issue a permit for the operation of a golf cart, or may revoke a previously issued permit, if the registered golf cart and/or the owner of the golf cart is involved in three or more violations of this chapter and/or violations of North Carolina law within a three-year time period. The revocation and/or denial of a permit shall be effective for one year.

(Ord. 2011-05, passed 4-11-2011)