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The HOA wanted to ensure that if the Vehicle Code were applied to roads in Ruby Hill, golf carts would still be permitted to be driven on the roads without complying with the registration, licensing, and equipment requirements of the California Vehicle Code. The Vehicle Code regulates the operation of golf carts on public roads and, in certain instances, on private roads. The law regulating golf carts in this situation (i.e., operating a golf cart on private roads to which the Vehicle Code has been applied pursuant to California Vehicle Code §21107.7) is not clear, however a reasonable interpretation of the Code supports the HOA's request. The Police Department supports the registration, licensing and equipment exemptions with the qualification that golf carts would still be subject to the equipment requirements (i.e., lighting) of section 24001.5 of the California Vehicle Code when the golf carts are driven at night. Although the resolution proposed includes exemptions relating to registration, licensing and equipment for golf carts, golf carts would still be regulated by other sections in the Vehicle Code. Examples include: • A driver's license is required to operate a golf cart (CVC §24001.5). • Passengers must be seated; i.e., no one may be hanging off the side (CVC §21712). • Speed limits must be followed; golf carts may not be operated on roads whose speed limits exceed 25 mph (CVC §21716). • Stop signs must be obeyed (CVC §22450). • Golf carts driven at night must be equipped with proper lights (CVC §§24001.5). • Drivers are prohibited from driving under the influence (CVC §23152). Enforcement Remains at the Police Deaartment's Discretion: If the resolution is adopted, all of the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, with the exceptions relating to golf carts as discussed above, shall apply to all of the roads within Ruby Hill. Enforcement would not begin, however, until all the appropriate signs, etc. are in place. Moreover, the enforcement of the Vehicle Code shall be at the discretion of the Police Department, and the City shall not be required to provide additional staff or other city resources to accommodate it. Should the HOA desire, it may annually provide the Police Department an update on traffic status in Ruby Hill. Should the resolution be approved, staff will work with the HOA to ensure that traffic signs, signals, markings, and devices which conform to the uniform standards and specifications adopted by the Department of Transportation are installed in Ruby Hill. Page 3 of 4