§ 153A-245. Regulation of golf carts on streets, roads, and highways.
§ 153A‑245. Regulationof golf carts on streets, roads, and highways.
(a) Notwithstanding theprovisions of G.S. 20‑50 and G.S. 20‑54, a county may, byordinance, regulate the operation of golf carts, as defined in G.S. 20‑4.01(12a),on any public street, road, or highway where the speed limit is 35 miles perhour or less within the county that is located in any unincorporated areas ofthe county or on any property owned or leased by the county.
(b) By ordinance, acounty may require the registration of golf carts, charge a fee for theregistration, specify who is authorized to operate golf carts, and specify therequired equipment, load limits, and the hours and methods of operation of golfcarts. No person less than 16 years of age may operate a golf cart on a publicstreet, road, or highway. (2009‑459, s. 1.)