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Council previews golf‑cart ordinance after state law; chief recommends limited night use and strict equipment rules
Summary
North Augusta Public Safety Chief Johnson asked council to adopt an ordinance aligning with South Carolina's new golf‑cart law (56‑2‑90) and recommended permitting carts on secondary streets (≤35 mph), allowing operation from sunrise until 11 p.m. with lighting and equipment requirements, and retaining state penalties; council raised enforcement and equipment concerns.
Public Safety Chief Johnson briefed the City Council Nov. 24 on a proposed local ordinance to implement and clarify South Carolina’s new golf‑cart statute and to set local operational rules.
Johnson said the state law (56‑2‑90, effective May 22, 2025) establishes minimum statewide requirements — including DMV registration and a permit decal, proof of ownership and liability insurance, a $5 DMV fee, a minimum driver age of 16 with a valid driver’s license, and a requirement that each passenger under age 12 wear a…
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