Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 45 - Use Of Department Properties
Section NR 45.055 - Golf carts
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 45.055
Current through November 25, 2024
(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 Governor Earl 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 Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest.
3. Medicine Brook Road from High Falls Road
south 1.8 miles to the designated scenic overlook in the Governor Earl 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.
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