Golf carts are not allowed on public roadways: CKPS
The Chatham-Kent Police Service is warning the public about the rules surrounding golf carts on local roadways.
Golf carts are not legal for use on public highways or roads within our jurisdiction, unless authorized by specific provincial pilot programs or municipal by-laws, which currently do not apply in Chatham-Kent.
Officers say they have received an increase in reports of golf carts being operated on local roads this summer. While often used recreationally or for short trips in certain communities, police say it is important for residents to understand that golf carts are not recognized as legal motor vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act and do not meet the required safety and licensing standards.
'Golf carts lack critical safety features such as proper lighting, turn signals, mirrors, seatbelts, and structural protection,' said Acting Sgt Lisa Rodger, Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Management Unit. 'Operating one on a roadway not only poses a danger to the operator and other motorists, but it is also a violation of provincial traffic laws.'
Drivers found operating a golf cart on public roadways may face fines, charges, and possible vehicle impoundment. The CKPS encourages everyone to make safe and legal transportation choices and to use golf carts only where permitted, such as on private property.
For further clarification on vehicle types permitted on roadways, visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website.
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