danimalatlanta@bellsouth.net Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Paulding County Motorized Cart Ordinance (Final) Abstract – pertinent golf cart related provisions only Definitions: Operate on designated roads posted 25 MPH or authorized by development waiver review committee Motorized cart - No less than 3 wheels, 1300 lbs or less, cannot operate at more than 20 MPH Driving Privileges: 16 yrs old with valid drivers license in possession 15 yrs old with instructional permit in possession and accompanied by adult with valid license, parent, guardian in front seat No person under 16 or less otherwise can drive carts Operating Regulations: Must abide by traffic regs If recreation paths exist, use them rather than roads Carts shall not be driven on sidewalks unless approved in writing by Waiver Review Committee Headlights, tail lights on after daylight hours Can only cross undesignated roads at signaled intersections and marked cross walks Cannot operate across/over state roads Park carts in designated auto or cart parking areas – cannot park on sidewalks Carts can ot be parked in county right of way, upon any sidewalk or other right of way People driving shall not consume alcohol or possess open alcoholic beverage container while driving or sitting All occupants must remain seated while operating No person may sit on drivers lap while operating Can’t operate with more passengers than capacity set by manufacturer of cart Driver must maintain in the cart while driving – copy of registration, insurance documentation Owner or other person operating can not operate except for these provisions Owner duty to ensure no one under 17 operates cart in violation of ordinance Registration Requirements: Must register with in 10 business days of purchase 2 numerical decals issued when registered – non-transferrable Record created with County – cart number, owner, address, insurance declaration maintained Decals affixed to sides of cart so fully visible Failure to have and to affix properly is a violation Registration $15 per year – may register for 1, 3 or 5 year periods Registration valid for period or until cart sold – new owner must re-register Owners must be 18 yrs old – one person’s name only When registered, cart must meets euipment requirements of this article Owner acknowledges/agrees cart to be operated in full compliance and operating requirements Must have insurance policy in effect that ID’s cart and insures it for $25K per person for bodily injury $50K per accident for bodily injury $25K for property damage Copy of insurance to be given to County at registration and kept in cart Equipment Requirements (affixed and in good working order): Braking system including parking brake Reverse warning device Main power switch – off position power circuit inoperative Head lamps Reflex reflectors Tail lamps Horn Rearview mirror Safety warning labels Hip restraints and hand holds Limitation: Ordinance does not apply to carts owned by golf courses, country clubs when such carts are used only on golf courses. Enforcement: Ordinance enforced by sheriff and/or county marshal Unlawful for any person or entity to fail to comply Cart operated in violation of ordinance may be impounded and/or issue citation to owner or operator Violations punished by 1st violation – fine not less than $100 and not more than $1000 – possible incarceration 2nd violation – fine not less than $300 and not more than $1000 – possible incarceration 3rd violation – fine not less than $500 and not more than $1000 – possible incarceration Community service may be required in addition to fine Court costs paid by owner/violator Administrative Remedies: Paulding County Development Waiver Review Committee – 6 Members Handles appeals, modifications, waivers Link to post Share on other sites
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tundra Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I'm thinking this is connected to the Georgian since the post is from Villa Rica. Link to post Share on other sites
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