Golf Cart Policy Summary (Rev. 10-2007)

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See also the complete policy, Request for Purchase form for golf carts as well as a map showing the authorized routes of travel on campus.

AUTHORITY  This Policy has been approved by the President's Cabinet.

APPLICABILITY:  Any use of golf carts and other 3 or 4-wheeled cart-type vehicles by  Tulane University employees, students and University Approved Contractors on the Tulane University Uptown Campus. Any use other than for Official University Business is expressly prohibited.

1. AUTHORIZED USE

1. Policy - The acquisition and use of golf cart-type vehicles at Tulane University is limited to Tulane departments upon demonstration of valid business use.  Exception - use of golf cart-type vehicles by University Approved Contractors sponsored by a department may be approved if there is a Valid Business Use and the contractor agrees to follow the Tulane Golf Cart policy regarding safety, routing, marking, warning lights and audible warning devices for the carts or be prohibited from using carts on campus
   
2. Valid Business Use - Valid business use is defined as "Transporting personnel, equipment or supplies for the University as well as transporting employees or students with temporary or permanent disability needs
   
3. Employee/Student Operators - Individuals registering a vehicle in accordance with this policy are responsible for assuring that operators possess a valid driver's license and sign for receipt of a copy of this policy (Documentation will be maintained in each department or the sponsoring department for Approved Contractors).
   
4. Prohibited Operators - Golf cart-type vehicles are not to be operated, for any reason by dependents of authorized operators, any persons not affiliated with the University (other than Approved Contractors under 2.a above), or anyone not possessing a valid driver's license.
   

2. APPROVED AND PROHIBITED AREAS

1. Approved Areas on Campus - Golf cart-type vehicles are restricted to designated routes and parking areas on the Tulane University Uptown Campus. See map for authorized routes and parking places. A copy of the map must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
   
2. Parking - Parking is only allowed on gravel or hard, paved surfaces (e.g. asphalt, concrete, brick) in those golf carts parking areas designated on the map. No vehicle shall be parked on sidewalks so as to block or restrict pedestrian traffic or blocking entrances to buildings, stairways, handicap ramps, or main thoroughfares. Any such cart will be cited.

3. SAFETY

1. General - Vehicles shall not be operated in a manner that may endanger passengers, other individuals or damage Tulane University property. All vehicles must travel in the direction of the flow of traffic and must obey all campus traffic regulations and signs. Warning devices must be on when the cart is in motion. Pedestrians have the right of way on all campus sidewalks at all times.
   
2. Speed Limits - Operators shall not exceed speed limits for motorized vehicles on roadways. Operators must reduce speed on walkways and in pedestrian areas. Maximum speed on sidewalks shall not exceed the speed of pedestrian traffic present.
   
3. Passenger Limit and Load Capacity - Occupancy shall not exceed the passenger limit and load capacity designated by the vehicle's manufacturer. Under no circumstances is anyone to ride standing in or on the back of a golf cart-type vehicle. 
   
4. Passenger Safety - Passengers must keep their heads, legs and arms within the cab of the vehicle.
   
5. Enforcement - Tulane Public Safety will enforce this policy for the appropriate and safe operation and parking of all golf cart-type vehicles and will issue citations for safety or parking violations. Departments will be automatically charged for violations. Any department receiving 2 citations for violations within a one year period, will permanently forfeit the privilege of owning and operating a golf cart-type vehicle.