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Prospect council advances golf‑cart ordinance with phased compliance date
Summary
Council gave first reading, as amended, to Ordinance 658 to authorize and regulate golf carts on certain public roadways under KRS 189.286; amendment sets driver's‑license rule effective on passage and equipment/registration effective March 1, 2026 (amendment passed 5–1).
The Prospect City Council on Nov. 17 gave first reading, as amended, to Ordinance 658, which would authorize and regulate the operation of golf carts on certain public roadways under Kentucky law (KRS 189.286).
The ordinance mirrors state requirements for permitted operation on public streets and adds local processes for inspection and registration. Council discussion focused on three key elements: (1) requiring operators to be licensed drivers, (2) equipment and lighting standards, and (3) an inspection/registration program and timetable for compliance.
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