California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §1961: A city or county that adopts a golf cart transportation plan shall adopt all of the following as part of the plan: (a) Minimum design criteria for golf carts, that may include, but not be limited to,

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Cities or counties adopting a golf cart transportation plan must establish design criteria, permit processes, safety requirements for operators, and lane restrictions. Operating a golf cart in violation of these restrictions is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $100.

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A city or county that adopts a golf cart transportation plan shall adopt all of the following as part of the plan: (a) Minimum design criteria for golf carts, that may include, but not be limited to, headlights, turn signals, safety devices, mirrors, brake lights, windshields, and other devices. The criteria may include requirements for seatbelts and a covered passenger compartment. (b) A permit process for golf carts that requires permitted golf carts to meet minimum design criteria adopted pursuant to subdivision (a). The permit process may include, but not be limited to, permit posting, permit renewal, operator education, and other related matters. (c) Minimum safety criteria for golf cart operators, including, but not limited to, requirements relating to golf cart maintenance and golf cart safety. Operators shall be required to possess a valid California driver’s license and to comply with the financial responsibility requirements established pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 16000) of Division 7. (d) (1) Restrictions limiting the operation of golf carts to separated golf cart lanes on those roadways identified in the transportation plan, and allowing only those golf carts that have been retrofitted with the safety equipment specified in the plan to be operated on separated golf cart lanes of approved roadways in the plan area. (2) Any person operating a golf cart in the plan area in violation of this subdivision is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).

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