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Originally Posted by Kamper
Skip will probly explain it better but I dont think you can be "fined" in NH unless the authority derives from a statute (or charter) passed by the legislature. I'm pretty sure motor vehicle laws only apply on a public right of way, or a 'way over which the public has the right to pass.'
Oh well, there's always a loop-hole. I smell law-suits.
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I would need to see a copy of the rules.
I am not all that familiar with SDS, but if it is a gated community with private roads not maintained by the City of Laconia and not open to the general public,then any enforcement of the motor vehicle code is strictly limited. As always, there are exceptions.
I can state that under no condition could the Laconia Police Department summons or arrest someone in SDS, then have the fine be paid to SDS. Any action initiated by any law enforcement agency can only be adjudicated in a local, county or state court and any fine or penalty imposed is striclty governed by local or state ordinance.
Just a final note...there actually has been a number of serious accidents and fatalities caused by the mis-operation of golf carts in this State. Not to long ago a child was lost in an incident in southern New Hampshire. That said, I have never heard of anyone being arrested for operating a golf cart while "having a cocktail". I have heard of folks being arrested for operating a golf cart while inebriated. And that's a good thing!
