Commissioners direct revisions to Lakeshore Drive golf-cart resolution: licensed drivers, liability insurance, age limits discussed

The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday discussed a draft resolution to regulate golf carts on Lakeshore Drive at Alcova Lake and directed staff to revise the proposal to require licensed drivers for unaccompanied operation and to require at least liability insurance for golf carts.

The draft—prepared from language pulled from county parks rules—was presented by Lita (staff member), who said the commission has authority under state statute to regulate golf-cart operation in county parks but that regulation must be done by resolution rather than through parks rules. The board asked that the draft be amended to reflect several points raised in discussion and that the revised text be placed on the agenda for the evening meeting.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the lake area draws higher summer traffic and cited safety concerns when minors operate carts on public county roads. The changes would formalize local limits for a…