Golf cart rules streamlined
CBC Crescent Bar Chronicle News
DESERT AIRE – The Desert Aire Owners Association is reporting that Grant County has streamlined its Golf Cart Zone Ordinance and is ready for passage and implementation.
The DAOA had objected to the ordinance as passed last year. Grant County had added local requirements to the state law.
“Due to the actions of the DAOA and the Sun Land Estates Board, we were successful in getting the county to agree (to the state law) and not add further restrictive provisions and requirements,” the DAOA stated.
This ordinance makes it lawful to drive powered golf cars on public roads in designated Golf Cart Zones. The rules that must be adhered to for a golf cart to be public road worthy are:
- Seat Belts- anchored to the frame for driver and passenger.
- Two rear view mirrors. One on the left hand side of the cart and one on either the right hand side or in the middle
- Reflectors, right and left side, front and rear of the cart, eight 3" reflectors, four amber and four red. The two amber facing forward on the front left and right sides, two amber on the front sides facing right and left, two red facing to the rear on the rear right and left and two red on the rear sides facing right and left.
- Carts must be inspected for the above and registered prior to driving on the road.
- Owner must be present for inspection and registration.
- Owner must have cart ID number or VIN number.
- Owner must provide proof of ownership if available or Driver License.
- Owner must present driver license as ID.
For Desert Aire golfers, there will be golf cart inspections on Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, same hours at the Sagebrush Senior Center Parking Lot.
The inspection will cost $15. Registration will cost $35. Payment must be by cash or check. No credit cards will be accepted.
Carts are not authorized to drive on the roads without being inspected and registered, the DAOA reminded. With the new law in effect, you should expect stricter enforcement of unlawful driving of golf carts on the roads.