GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1995

S	1 

SENATE BILL 296

Short Title:  Lake Royale Motor Vehicles Laws.	(Local)

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Sponsors: Senator Speed.

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Referred to:  Transportation

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March 6, 1995

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAWS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES APPLY WITHIN THE LAKE ROYALE COMMUNITY IN FRANKLIN AND NASH COUNTIES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The provisions of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes relating to the use of the highways of the State and the operation of motor vehicles are applicable to the streets, roadways, and alleys on the properties owned by or under the control of the Lake Royale Property Owners Association, Inc., or the members of the Lake Royale Property Owners Association, Inc.  For purposes of this act, streets, roadways, and alleys in the Lake Royale Community shall have the same meaning as highways and public vehicular areas pursuant to G.S. 20-4.01.  A violation of any of those laws is punishable as prescribed by those laws.
Sec. 2.  This act is enforceable by any company policeman appointed under Chapter 74E of the General Statutes, certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, and employed by the Lake Royale Property Owners Association, Inc.
Sec. 3.  Pursuant to this act, golf carts, all terrain vehicles (ATV's), go carts, dirt bikes, and mopeds may be operated within the confines of the Lake Royale Community, if:
(1)	The vehicle displays a banner or pennant not less than twenty-four inches square and which is attached to a support or antenna extending at least six feet above the pavement;
(2)	The vehicle is registered with the Lake Royale Property Owners Association, Inc., and has affixed to it a current Lake Royale registration sticker;
(3)	The vehicle is not operated between dusk and sunrise; and
(4)	The vehicle is operated only on streets, roadways, alleys, and designated trails.
Sec. 4.  This act shall not be construed as in any way interfering with the ownership and control of the streets, roadways, and alleys of the Lake Royale Property Owners Association, Inc., or its members as is now vested by law in that association or its members.  The speed limits within the Lake Royale Community shall be the same as those in effect at the time of ratification of this act.  Any proposed change in the speed limit shall be submitted to and approved by the Board of Commissioners of Franklin or Nash County, whichever has jurisdiction.  Pursuant to G.S. 20-141, the Franklin and Nash County Board of Commissioners may authorize by ordinance higher or lower speeds.
Sec. 5.  This act applies only to the Lake Royale Community in Franklin and Nash counties.
Sec. 6.  This act is effective upon ratification.