Vanderburgh County has passed a new ordiance allowing golf carts in its subdivisions, though their use on busy or state/federal roads remains prohibited.
This ordinance aims to permit residents to drive golf carts in neighborhoods, as their use on public roadways was previously disallowed.
Key aspects of the Vanderburgh County golf cart ordinance:
- Neighborhood use: The ordinance allows golf cart use within county subdivisions.
- Roadway restrictions: Golf carts are prohibited on busy streets, busy highways, and federal/state roads.
- Safety and logistics: The ordinance was developed to address residents’ desires to use golf carts in subdivisions, particularly those near golf courses.
Important considerations:
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Future discussions:
Sheriff Noah Robinson noted that further discussions and modifications to the ordinance are expected.
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Current regulations:
Before the ordinance was proposed, golf carts were not permitted on any roadways in Vanderburgh County.
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State law context:While this local ordinance permits use, Indiana law generally requires golf carts to be registered and insured to operate on public roads.
