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Council sends golf-cart policy back to safety committee; police present ATV/dirt-bike enforcement options
Summary
Council voted 4–3 to refer a proposal on permitting golf carts on city streets to the safety committee. Police outlined current ordinances, enforcement activity and model restrictions used by nearby cities for ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles on private property.
Painesville City Council voted to send consideration of permitting golf carts on city streets to the council safety committee and heard a police presentation on current rules and enforcement for ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles on private property.
The council discussion about golf carts focused on whether allowing golf carts would require the city to open regulation of other recreational vehicles. Multiple council members raised concerns about consistency with existing prohibitions for off-highway vehicles.
Council member Derek moved and members…
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