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Peculiar declines local golf‑cart ordinance, to follow Missouri law for low‑speed vehicles
Summary
After staff research, the board decided not to pursue a local golf‑cart ordinance and will rely on Missouri Revised Statutes (Mo. Rev. Stat. §304.029) and federal vehicle definitions for low‑speed vehicles. Staff cited insurance and liability concerns for golf carts.
The Peculiar Board of Aldermen on Oct. 20 discussed whether to allow golf carts on city streets and ultimately indicated it will not draft a local golf‑cart ordinance. Instead, the board said it will follow existing Missouri law for low‑speed vehicles.
Staff told the board that homeowner insurance typically covers golf carts only while they remain on private property and that specialized insurance for use on public roads is unevenly…
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