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Haysville police reiterate: motorized vehicles and unlicensed golf carts are illegal on city bike paths
Summary
Police and council discussed repeated reports of golf carts, mini bikes and motor-assisted bicycles using Haysville’s back bike path; officers are issuing warnings and tickets and urged residents to call 911 to report violations.
City police and council members discussed recurring complaints that golf carts, motorcycles, mini bikes and other motorized vehicles are being driven on Haysville’s bike paths, and officers reminded the public that most motorized vehicles are illegal on the paths without proper licensing.
During council concerns, a resident complaint cited that golf carts and small off-road vehicles are traveling on the back path behind Marlin and other neighborhoods. Police representatives said those vehicles are considered motor vehicles under local and state traffic ordinances and are subject to licensing and insurance requirements; golf carts must be licensed under a recently adopted local process to be legal on city streets.
Police said officers issue warnings for first-time offenses and tickets for repeat violations. Staff noted enforcement challenges because patrol cars cannot easily access long stretches of the path; the department asked residents to call 911 when they observe violations, including times and descriptions, to improve the chances of catching repeat offenders.
Council and police discussed electric motor-assisted bicycles, which present a classification challenge. Police said they are seeking guidance from the attorney general’s office and will rely on state and city traffic code definitions; regardless of classification, riders should yield to pedestrians.
Police also reminded residents about curfew guidance for minors and about fireworks rules for the Fourth of July period; they announced a dedicated nonemergency line (290-1011) running June 27 through July 6 to field nuisance or noise complaints during the holiday period.
