HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_14-23_11/9/2023 ORDINANCE NO. 14-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.
SEC. 46-2. USE OF GOLF CARTS UPON DESIGNATED VILLAGE
STREETS. TO CONFORM THIS SECTION TO RECENT CHANGES IN
STATE LAW REGARDING AGE AND FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FOR
GOLF CART OPERATORS ON PUBLIC STREETS; PROVIDING THAT
EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER
46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE
AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, following the 2023 legislative session, Laws of Florida 2023-67 was
enacted which changed the minimum age for golf cart operators on public streets to 18
years old, or if younger than 18, to someone who possesses a valid driver license or
learner's permit; and
WHEREAS, Laws of Florida 2023-67 further requires any operator of a golf cart
on public streets who is 18 years of age or older to possess valid government issued
photographic identification; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to updates the Village's golf cart operating
regulations to conform to these changes to state law; and
WHEREAS, Village Staff recommends adoption of the regulations proposed by
this ordinance as being in conformance with said changes to state law; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to adopt this ordinance, and has
determined that such adoption will best serve the public welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 46. Motor vehicles and traffic. of the Code of Ordinances of
the Village of Tequesta is hereby amended at Sec. 46-2. Use of golf carts upon designated
village streets. to conform this section to recent changes to state law regarding the legal
age and form of identification for golf cart operators; providing that Sec. 46-2 shall
hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 46-2. - Use of golf carts upon designated village streets.
(a) The Village of Tequesta hereby designates certain public roads or streets within the
Village of Tequesta for use by golf carts in accordance with F.S. § 316.212.
(b) Pursuant to F.S. § 316.212, the following shall apply to golf cart operation on
designated public roads or streets within the Village of Tequesta:
(1) Golf cart operators must be a minimum of 18 years of age unless the golf cart
operator possesses a valid learner's driver license or valid driver license I6 years
ef age, hold and be iR pessessiGn of a valid dFiveF's liGeRse issued withiR the
United States, at all times while operating a golf cart on public roads. In addition,
golf cart operators who are 18 years of age or older must possess a valid form of
government issued photographic identification at all times while operating a golf
cart o"ublic_roads..
(2) The number of occupants in any golf cart being operated within the village shall
be restricted to the number of seats on the golf cart. No occupants of a golf cart
shall stand at any time while the golf cart is in motion. All golf carts must be
equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview
mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear. Golf carts
operated between sunset and sunrise on designated roads and streets shall also
be properly equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.
(c) Violations of this section are non-criminal traffic infractions punishable in
accordance with F.S. § 316.212.
(d) The Village of Tequesta Police Department shall post signs indicating those certain
public roads and streets within the village that have been designated for use by golf
carts.
Section 2: Each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 46. Motor
vehicles and traffic. shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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ORDINANCE Date
14-23 11/9/2023
Upon Second Reading
Motion Council Member Patrick Painter Second Council Member Rick Sartory
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young ®x
Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon ®x
Council Member Patrick Painter ®x 17
Council Member Rick Sartory El
Council Seat 1 - Vacant
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Molly Young
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