Section 45.055. Golf carts.

 

(1)  In this section, "golf cart" means, except as provided in this section, a properly maintained unmodified manufacturer specification vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile does not exceed 20 miles per hour on a paved, level surface, and that is designed and intended to convey one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf.

(2)  No person may operate any golf cart on lands under the management, supervision, and control of the department unless all of the following requirements are met:

(a) The golf cart is operated within any of the following areas:

1. Boat landings 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 in the Peshtigo River State Forest, and the posted route and parking area leading to Boat Landing 13 in the Governor Thompson State Park.

2. Stephenson Town Park on High Falls Flowage in the Peshtigo River State Forest.

3. Medicine Brook Road from High Falls Road south 1.8 miles to the designated scenic overlook in the Peshtigo River State Forest.

4. Other locations as posted.

(b) The golf cart is operated in all of the following ways:

1. On the extreme right side of any state forest or state park road, traveling with the flow of traffic.

2. In single file.

3. Pursuant to posted notice.

(c) The person is 16 years old or older and possesses a valid drivers license.

(d) The person is not under the influence of an intoxicant or a controlled substance.

(e) The person yields the right-of-way to all other vehicular traffic and pedestrians.

(f) The golf cart is equipped with, at all times, all of the following:

1. A slow-moving vehicle sign as prescribed by s. 347.245 (1) , Stats.

2. Two lighted headlights and two lighted taillights.

CR 10-131 : cr. Register August 2011 No. 668 , eff. 9-1-11.