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BYLAW 143-24
SUMMER VILLAGE OF SUNSET BEACH
A BYLAW OF THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF SUNSET BEACH TO REGULATE THE PILOT TESTING OF GOLF
CARTS ON SELECT PUBLIC ROADS
WHEREAS, the Council of the Summer Village of Sunset Beach, duly assembled, deems it advisable to set
forth the terms and conditions to regulate the pilot testing of golf carts on select public roads in and
through the Summer Village of Sunset Beach.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Summer Village of Sunset Beach, under the authority vested in it
by the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation under the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6 as well as its
general bylaw-making powers under the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26 and the Traffic
Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. T-6, hereby enacts as follows:
TITLE
1. This Bylaw may be cited as the "Golf Cart Pilot Project Bylaw".
PURPOSE
2. The purpose of the Bylaw is to regulate the operation of golf carts pursuant to the Pilot Project
(Golf Carts) Regulation, the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations.
DEFINITIONS
3. Definitions in the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation, and definitions in the Traffic Safety Act
and its regulations, as applicable, are adopted for the purposes of the interpretation and the
application of this Bylaw.
In this bylaw:
(a) "Act" means the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, T-6;
(b) "Council" refers to the Council of the Summer Village of Sunset Beach, and as defined
in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, M-26;
(d) "CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Summer Village of Sunset Beach,
or designate;
(f) "Designated Roadway" means a roadway identified by the Summer Village of Sunset
Beach and approved by the Registrar as a roadway that golf carts may operate on;
(g) "Owner" has the same meaning within the Act and further includes a person who is
identified in a Permit issued under Section 12 of this bylaw;
(h) "Peace Officer" means: i. a Police Officer, ii. a person appointed as a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, M-26.
(i) "Permit" means a permit issued in accordance with this Bylaw under Section 12
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OPERATING PARAMETERS
4. All persons operating Golf Carts in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw shall conform in
all respects to the requirements of the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation, as amended from
time to time, a copy of which is attached as Schedule "E" hereto.
5. It shall be unlawful to operate a golf cart on any roadways with a posted speed greater than
50km/h.
6. No person shall operate a golf cart on any designated walking or ski trail, or on any area that is
ditched or designed to provide drainage unless such operation is permitted by posted signage.
7. No person shall operate a golf cart on any Municipal Reserve, Park, Green Space, Cemetery, or
Playground unless such operation is permitted by posted signage.
8. No person shall operate a golf cart:
a) At night. Night is defined as the period commencing one hour after sunset and ending one
hour before the following sunrise.
b) Without exercising due care and attention,
c) Without reasonable consideration for other persons in the area or who might reasonably be
expected to be in the area,
d) With more passengers than the number of seats included in the golf cart,
e) With a person being towed on any type of equipment attached to the golf cart, or
9. Every operator of a golf cart shall:
a) When approaching an oncoming vehicle, pass the vehicle on the right,
b) Yield the right of way to vehicles approaching from their right,
c) When overtaking another vehicle, pass that vehicle on the left,
d) Yield the right of way to all pedestrians that are approaching so close as to present a hazard,
except when overtaking another vehicle, maintain a safe following distance behind any other
vehicle, and
e) When requested by a Peace Officer, produce for the Officer's inspection proof of Municipal
authorization (permit/registration) as required by Section "12" of this Bylaw.
ROUTES/SIGNAGE
10. No person shall operate a golf cart on a public road within the corporate limits of the Summer
Village of Sunset Beach, unless
a) The road is an approved routes as list/shown on the map in Schedule "B", attached to and
forming part of the Bylaw; and
b) The road is identified by such signs, as shall be posted, set out in Schedule "C", attached to
and forming part of this Bylaw.
PARKING
11. Golf carts may not be parked on any public roadway.
REPORTING AND PERMITS
12. Persons shall register their golf cart using the form shown in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw by:
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a) confirming that the golf cart has, and while registered/permitted will continue to have,
the features required by the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation and Section of this
Bylaw;
b) acknowledging understanding of all terms and conditions related to the operation of golf
carts as required by the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, the Pilot Project (Golf Carts)
Regulation and this Bylaw;
c) acknowledging that all information collected in connection with the permit/registration
may be shared with the Registrar in accordance with the Municipality's reporting
responsibilities as required by the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation; and noted in
Section 13 of this Bylaw; and
13. A person operating a golf cart shall forthwith report to the Municipality a collision resulting in
property damage of any amount, or an injury or fatality.
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
14. The operator of a golf cart that is involved in a contravention of this bylaw is guilty of an offence
and liable upon summary conviction to a fine specified in Schedule "A" of this bylaw, and/or may
have their registration/permit for the golf cart seized by a bylaw enforcement officer or revoked
by the municipality
15. The owner of a golf cart that is involved in a contravention of this bylaw is guilty of an offence
and liable upon summary conviction to a fine specified in Schedule "A" of this bylaw, and/or may
have their registration/permit for the golf cart seized by a bylaw enforcement officer or revoked
by the municipality
16. VIOLATION TAG
a)
A Peace Officer and/or appointed Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized and
empowered to issue a Violation Tag to any person who the Peace Officer has reasonable
and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this bylaw.
17. VIOLATION TICKET
a)
A Peace Officer and/or appointed Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized and
empowered to issue a violation ticket, pursuant to Part II of the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act ( Alberta), to any person who the Peace Officer has reasonable and
probable grounds to believe has contravened any portion of this bylaw.
18. SEVERABILTY
Should any section or part of this bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, such section
shall be deemed to be severable from all other sections of this bylaw.
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COMING INTO FORCE
19. This Bylaw comes into force on XXX date, subject to the Bylaw's approval on or before that date
by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services and the installation of signs as required by section 13
of the Regulation on or before the Bylaw's coming into force date.
READ a first time this 4th day of November, 2024.
READ a second time this 4th day of November, 2024.
Received Unanimous Consent to proceed to third reading this 4th day of November, 2024.
READ a third time and passed this 4th day of November, 2024.
___________________________________
_____________________________
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
_____________________________________________________________________________________
APPROVED by the Minister responsible for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, or
delegated representative this ____ day of _______________ 2024
___________________________________
Minister
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SCHEDULE 'A'
Specified Penalties - Violation Tag
Bylaw Section
Offence
Fine
Sections 4-9
Operating Parameters
$ 125.00
Fail to Stop for a Peace Officer
$ 250.00
Section 9
Fail to Produce Documents for
Inspection
$ 125.00
Failure to Remain Stopped
$ 250.00
Second offence within a 12
month period
Two times the fine indicated
above
Third office within a 12 month
period
Three times the fine indicated
above
Specified Penalties - Violation Ticket
Bylaw Section
Offence
Fine
Sections 4-9
Operator Parameters
$250.00
Fail to Stop for a Peace Officer
$500.00
Section 9
Fail to Produce Documents for
Inspection
$250.00
Failure to Remain Stopped
$500.00
Second offence within a 12
month period
Two times the fine indicated
above
Third offence within a 12 month
period
Three times the fine indicated
above
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SCHEDULE 'B'
ROUTE SELECTION
All Roadways in the Summer Village will be included in the Route list. No roadways in the Summer
Village of Sunset Beach have an allowed speed of more than 50 km/h. There is only one entrance into
and out of Sunset Beach so there is no through traffic or highway accessibility.
LIST OF ROUTES
Willow Drive
Loxam Drive
Birch Drive
Any designated trails marked with a golf cart sign
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SCHEDULE 'C'
SIGNAGE
This sign will be placed in 2 locations within the Summer Village of Sunset Beach with 1 posted at the
only entrance to the Summer Village of Sunset Beach.
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SCHEDULE 'D'
APPLICATION - $25 per golf cart, $25 for replacements
SUMMER VILLAGE OF SUNSET BEACH
GOLF CART PERMIT APPLICATION
OWNER INFORMATION
Last Name
First Name
Date of Birth
Age at time of Application
Mailing Address
Lake Address
Email
Phone
GOLF CART INFORMATION
Serial Number
Make
Model
Colour
Number of Seats
Fuel / Power Source
EQUIPMENT
YES
NO
Headlamps
Tail Lamps
Brake Lamps
Signal Lamps
Speedometer
Seatbelts
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Designated Highways
I understand that it is my responsibility to operate only on municipal roadways designated under the
Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Bylaw.
Duty to Report
Like all drivers, golf cart operators must report collisions to police when damage is above the $5,000
threshold, or there are injuries or fatalities. Under the Regulation, golf cart operators have an
additional reporting requirement. Collisions resulting in property damage of any amount, or injury or
death must be promptly reported to the municipality.
Production of Documents
A copy of this permit shall be carried in the golf cart and produced upon request of a Peace Officer.
Failure to do so may result in enforcement action being taken against the owner or operator as if no
permit was in effect. A digital copy may be carried on a phone or other electronic device.
Validation Sticker
The accompanying validation sticker issued with this permit shall be displayed on the Golf Cart at all
times when operated on a municipal roadway. The sticker shall be clear and legible, and free of
obstructions. The sticker shall be displayed on the front driver's side of the vehicle and visible from a
distance of 10 meters.
Assumption of Risk and Liability
I agree to abide by all conditions of the Traffic Safety Act, the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation, and
Sunset Beach Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Bylaw, all as amended from time to time. By obtaining this
permit, I agree that I am liable as the owner of the golf cart for any use contrary to these rules and
regulations. I further understand that my permit may be revoked or cancelled at any time for
noncompliance. I assume all risk and liability associated with the operation of this golf cart for myself
and all operators and passengers. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Summer Village of
Sunset Beach, its agents, or employees from all claims, damages, and expenses (including legal fees on
a solicitor and own client basis) resulting from the operation of a golf cart, including damages, claims,
and expenses resulting from damage to property, personal injury, or death.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________
Date: __________________
Approval:
Signature of CAO: ________________________________
Date:__________________
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SCHEDULE 'E'
Golf Cart Pilot Program Regulations