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Council discusses golf-cart/UTV ordinance, public safety and a possible pilot on Victory and Webster
Summary
The council held an extended discussion on permitting golf carts and UTVs on city streets, directed staff to draft an ordinance and consider a pilot on Victory and a portion of Webster, and debated speed limits, licensing, insurance, muffler/sound enforcement and the safety of crossing state highways.
Spring Hill City Council held a detailed discussion Thursday on whether to expand lawful operation of golf carts and utility‑type vehicles (UTVs) on city streets; council did not adopt an ordinance but directed staff to draft one and to bring back a pilot proposal for limited streets.
Chief Ryan Sutterby presented public‑safety considerations and said he supports expanding use but explained constraints: state statute limits golf carts to roads posted 30 mph or less and requires lighting for night operation. “We have to keep that ordinance at least 30 at the max 30 miles an hour and under,” Chief Sutterby said. He…
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