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Committee OKs bill letting cities allow golf carts on sidewalks, limits use to trips to/from golf course
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee passed SB 367 as amended, authorizing cities to permit golf carts on sidewalks by ordinance for drivers 16 and older with a Class C license; an amendment adopted limits sidewalk use to 'to and from' a golf course and leaves distance and time‑of‑day rules (including school‑zone operation) to local governments.
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced Senate Bill 367 after a lengthy debate and an amendment that narrows its scope.
As introduced, SB 367 would allow a city governing body, by ordinance, to permit driving golf carts on sidewalks. The bill sets minimum driver requirements: operators must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid Class C driver’s license.
Committee members discussed an amendment that would have limited permitted sidewalk use to…
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