02-28-11 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Ord. No. Page 4 j. No person may ride in the lap of the driver or any other occupant of a golf cart. k. The maximum seating of a golf cart shall be limited to the seating capacity as designated by the manufacturer; and all occupants operating or riding in/on a golf cart must occupy a designated seat and remain seated at all times while the golf car is in motion. 1. Children under the age of ten years must be properly restrained by a seat belt. Seat belts must meet American National Safety Institute (ANSI) standards; and m. Golf carts may not pull or tow any person, vehicle or equipment. Section 70 -307. Exceptions. a. Golf carts owned and/or operated for official government purposes by the City of La Porte or any other governmental entity are exempt from regulation by this code. b. Golf carts used while evacuating persons during a declared emergency are exempt from regulation by this code during the declared emergency and for 72 hours after the emergency unless otherwise ordered by the City. Section 70 -308. Registration Permit. Before any golf cart may be operated on the streets and highways of the City of La Porte, it must be registered with and provided a permit by the City of La Porte Police Department. Registration must be up -dated annually and the fee for registration shall be $35, which covers administrative and inspection costs. The city registration permit process includes the following: a. The applicant shall complete the city - supplied registration permit application which shall contain the: 1. Name and physical and mailing address of the applicant owner. 2. Location where the vehicle is regularly stored overnight. 3. Model, make and golf cart ID number. 4. Current Driver's License information of owner. 5. A statement that the applicant has been furnished a copy of this ordinance and that he or she agrees to comply with all conditions contained in this ordinance and to any local, state or federal laws governing the use of golf carts. 6. A statement that the registration permit holder and any user shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Porte, Texas for any and all civil liability associated with said registration and that the permit holder and user waive any and all rights to sue or allow subrogation by insurance company. 7. Any other information that the city may reasonably require.