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Park City Council asks staff to gather public input on golf carts and other unconventional vehicles
Summary
After a police presentation on safety and state rules, the council directed staff to solicit public feedback before drafting any ordinance to allow golf carts, low-speed vehicles and similar devices on city streets.
Park City — The Park City Council on Jan. 28 asked staff to gather public input before pursuing an ordinance to allow golf carts and other unconventional vehicles on city streets.
Police Chief (name not specified) told the council that unconventional vehicles provide low-cost, low-emissions mobility but present safety and visibility risks because they are not built to federal motor-vehicle crash standards. Chief said, "My personal professional opinion is I would not like to see them on the streets." He urged the council to weigh multiple regulatory options if it chooses to pursue an ordinance.
The presentation outlined five state-law vehicle classes that municipalities commonly…
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