SPONSOR: Murphy
Currently, the governing body of any municipality can allow people to operate golf carts on streets and highways within their jurisdiction with certain restrictions.
This bill prohibits golf carts from being operated on roads with a posted speed limit above 25 miles per hour. Golf carts operated on a public road must meet certain equipment requirements, as described in the bill. A person operating a golf cart on a public road must have a valid driver's licenseand golf carts must not be operated on sidewalks or pedestrian or bicycle trails.
The bill allows local ordinances to require golf carts to use designated paths adjacent to public streets. A person operating a golf cart will not be required to wear protective headgear. Golf carts must be driven as near as practicable to the right side of the road.
Statutes affected: