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Rules for Golf Carts in Florida- News

August 13, 2015 By Golf Pro Tips Leave a Comment

The definition of golf cart is that “A Motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes”. In the Florida statutes section 316.003(68). These vehicles are common on most golf courses. The regulations of Florida’s state about the usage of golf carts are very important for users, and should be taken into consideration for those persons who are considering purchasing their own golf carts. There is Senate bill passed by Florida Senate on 1826, regarding the essential rules for the usage of golf carts. The first one is that it should be provided with a reliable steering wheel in it.

The use of this steering wheel is to make the full control of the vehicle. There should be safe tires and efficient breaks that will help in ensuring the full control and the safe operation of the cart. It should be provided with a rearview mirror that allows the driver to be aware of areas behind the cart. This will also enable better handling of the golf cart. There should be a red colored reflector that should be fitted in the front and rear side of the cart. This will make the cards clearly visible for the motorists and the pedestrians.

There is another bill named Florida’s Senate 2005 (send Bill 1820), which prohibits the use of golf carts in public roads, streets in the Florida State. There is another rule that says a car should not be operated by a person under the age of 14.

There are some exceptions like a cart can be used on a public road under certain conditions like in a specially designed street or road. These carts can also be used on the only available for the local government units; these roads should be properly marked with appropriate signs. These carts can be used for specific fields such as private retirement communities. Even though, local laws and relations should be followed. The operation of golf vehicles is limited from sunrise to sunset. It should be also provided with windshield, brake lights, headlights and turn signals.

 

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