RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 609 (HB 353) 2024 Regular Session Geymann
New law authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 378 at McKinley St. and at La. Hwy. 379
at Hilma St. and Gray St. on certain marked, designated paths, or crossings in the city of
Westlake between sunrise and sunset.
New law requires a valid driver's license while operating a golf cart when crossing La. Hwy.
378 and La. Hwy. 379.
New law requires the Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to post crossing
signs at the request of the governing authority of the city of Westlake. Further requires
DOTD, with the consultation and advice of the city governing authority, to formulate
guidelines to determine where such crossing signs are to be placed.
New law is excepted from certain requirements contained in existing law pertaining to
inspection stickers, placement of traffic control signs, prohibitions against use of a road, and
motor vehicle safety responsibility law.
New law provides that golf carts shall be authorized to cross La. Hwy. 95, La. Hwy. 35, La.
Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy. 178 on marked or designated paths or crossings within the town
limits of Church Point between sunrise and sunset, subject to approval by DOTD.
New law requires that a valid driver's license, proof of liability insurance, a signed liability
waiver, and a $75 permit fee, accompanied by a utility terrain vehicle permit application, be
submitted and approved annually prior to operating a golf cart when crossing La. Hwy. 95,
La. Hwy. 35, La. Hwy. 1104, and La. Hwy. 178 in the town of Church Point.
New law requires that signs, markers, or traffic control devices designating paths or crossings
for golf carts be posted by DOTD or by the town of Church Point with prior approval from
DOTD. Additionally requires the town of Church Point to provide the costs for material,
fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of any sign, marker, or traffic control device.
New law requires DOTD to promulgate rules and regulations to implement new law and
further requires DOTD to report to the Jt. Legislative Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works for review and approval of any prospective rules and
regulations.
New law is excepted from certain requirements contained in existing law pertaining to
inspection stickers and motor vehicle safety responsibility law.
New law authorizes golf carts to cross La. Hwy. 26 on marked or designated paths or
crossings within the town limits of Lake Arthur between sunrise and sunset, subject to
approval by DOTD.
New law requires a valid driver's license while operating a golf cart when crossing La.
Hwy. 26 in the town of Lake Arthur.
New law authorizes DOTD to post crossing signs, makers, or traffic control devices at the
request of the governing authority of the town of Lake Arthur. Requires the DOTD, with the
consultation and advice of the governing authority of the town, to formulate guidelines to
determine where crossing signs are to be placed.
New law is excepted from certain requirements contained in existing law pertaining to
inspection stickers, placement of traffic control signs, prohibitions against use of a road, and
motor vehicle safety responsibility law.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 32:127.4-127.6)