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Lebanon council opens debate on golf carts, UTVs and e-bikes; long public conversation on ebike rules
Summary
Council held first readings on three related ordinances to regulate golf carts (Ordinance 2025-44), utility task vehicles (UTVs, 2025-42), and electric bicycles (2025-43). Golf carts and UTVs focus on registration, inspections, and prohibited areas; the ebike draft prompted extended public comment calling for class- and speed‑based distinctions to protect riders and trail access.
The Lebanon City Council used its Nov. 24 meeting to introduce a suite of ordinances aimed at regulating small motorized vehicles: revised golf-cart rules (Ord. 2025-44), a new UTV chapter (Ord. 2025-42), and proposed ebike regulations (Ord. 2025-43). All three were presented in first reading and will return for additional consideration.
Golf carts and UTVs: Councilman Hawkins and counsel explained the golf‑cart revision would tighten registration and inspection processes, require a city police inspection and annual permit, set…
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