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Council delays vote on golf-cart and special-use vehicle ordinance after safety concerns
Summary
An ordinance to permit golf carts and other special-use vehicles on city streets was tabled to allow additional review by police after commissioners and staff flagged inconsistent language on lighting and seat-belt requirements.
Arkansas City commissioners postponed consideration of an ordinance that would authorize operation of special-use vehicles — including golf carts and micro-utility trucks — on city streets after staff and members of the commission raised safety and wording concerns.
Staff introduced the ordinance, which listed permitted vehicle types and included provisions for arbitration and penalties. Police leadership had not yet completed a review of recent substantive changes, and at least one commissioner highlighted apparent inconsistencies in the draft: one section appeared to allow operation without lights or reflectors between sunrise and sunset, while another required lights, reflectors and seat belts. Commissioner commentary emphasized the need to resolve that contradictory language before the ordinance moves forward.
A motion to move the ordinance to the next meeting was made and approved by voice vote so the police chief and staff can reconcile language and ensure appropriate safety requirements are included. No revised ordinance text or new vote date was specified in the transcript.
