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Wichita council adopts ordinance allowing golf carts on city streets with restrictions
Summary
After months of public comment and advisory board feedback, the Wichita City Council approved a revised ordinance that legalizes golf cart operation on city streets with a 30 mph limit and other limits; the measure passed 6–1.
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday approved a revised ordinance permitting golf cart operation on city streets with posted speeds of 30 miles per hour or less, while prohibiting use on sidewalks, walking trails and bike paths and requiring additional equipment for night operation.
Supporters said the change legalizes long‑standing local practice in some neighborhoods and will allow recreational and downtown uses. Opponents — including some council members and public commenters — warned the ordinance could create safety risks for pedestrians and children in neighborhoods and noted the state attorney general issued an opinion restricting vehicle use…
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