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West Columbia staff to propose expanded golf‑cart operation hours and remove 4‑mile cap under state law

City of West Columbia City Council · April 8, 2026
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Summary

Michelle Dickerson previewed an ordinance for first reading to align local rules with May 2025 state legislation: allowing nighttime operation with lights and removing a local 4-mile limit while retaining the state 35-mph road-class restriction; council members raised safety concerns about multi‑lane roads.

City staff said they will present an ordinance at the next council meeting to update West Columbia's golf-cart regulations in light of state law changes adopted in May 2025.

Michelle Dickerson told council the draft would incorporate state requirements while adding…

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