City of Karlstad, Minn. ORDINANCE NO. 07-594-2023

ORDINANCE NO. 07-594-2023

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING

MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS

The City Council of Karlstad, Minnesota ordains:

Subd. 1. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this Section, shall have the meanings stated:
A Scope. The definitions in this Subdivision apply only to Ordinance No_______.

B. Person. An individual or an organization.

C. Motorized Golf Cart. Any passenger conveyance being driven with four wheels with four low-pressure tires that is limited in engine displacement of less than 800 cubic centimeters and total dry weight less than 800 pounds. Function by gas or electric motor included.

D. Owner. A person, other than person with security interest, having a property interest in or title to a golf cart and entitled to use and possession of the vehicle.

E. Designated Roadways. All roadways under the jurisdiction of the City of Karlstad.

Subd. 2. Operation.
A. Golf carts may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset, unless equipped with road-legal headlights and rear lights.

B. No person under 16 years of age shall operate a motorized golf cart alone in the City of Karlstad. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, licensed driver.

C. When on a public street, the driver of a golf cart must obey all traffic laws including stop or yield signs, speed limits, and other posted warnings.

D.The number of occupants on the golf cart may not exceed the design occupant load.
Subd. 4. Assumption of Liability. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed as an assumption of liability by the City for any injuries to persons or property which may result from the operation of a motorized golf cart.

Subd. 5. Other Statutory Authority. This ordinance does not restrict any allowable uses provided in Minnesota Statute relating to any state or county roadways within the city limits.

Subd. 6. Violations and Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of $100 payable to the City of Karlstad within 30 days of dated fine.

Subd. 7.Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its enactment and publication.

Effective Date:___________

Passed by the City Council of _______, Minnesota this _____ day of Month, Year.

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Mayor

Attested:

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City Clerk

(June 22, 2023)