HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Permitting the Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets Under Certain Conditions ORDINANCE NO. 3160
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 26.76 AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 26.76 AND 26.77 FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF PERMITTING THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON
CITY STREETS UNDER CERTAIN CONTAINS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; ESTABLISHING
A PENALTY AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa is
hereby amended by repealing Sec. 26.76 and enacting a new Sec. 26.76
and Sec. 26.77 as follows:
"Sec. 26.76. GOLF CART OPERATION ON CITY STREETS.
(1) No one shall operate a golf cart upon a city street
except when done pursuant to a plan approved by the
City Manager setting forth the specific streets, dates
and conditions during which such operation is permitted.
(2) A golf cart shall not be operated upon a city street
which is a primary road extension through the city ex-
cept to cross such street.
(3) Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped
with adequate brakes, a slow moving vehicle sign and a
bicycle safety flag. Operators shall meet any other
safety requirements imposed by the City Manager.
(4) Golf cart operation on city streets shall be permitted
only from sunrise to sunset and only by persons posses-
sion a valid motor vehicle license." (State Law Ref.
Iowa Code Sec. 321.247)
"Sec. 26.77. PENALTY.
It is a simple misdemeanor for a person to do any act
which is forbidden or to fail to perform any act required by
this chapter."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall
constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100
or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and publication as required by law.
Passed this 25th day of February 1992 .
Nanc ionigi, City Jerk Larry R Curtis, Mayor
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