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Gulf County adopts emergency ordinance to immobilize illegally operated golf carts on US 98
Summary
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance authorizing immobilization devices and a three‑strike fine schedule for illegally operated or parked golf carts along US 98; commissioners said they will coordinate enforcement with the sheriff's office and revisit contract and parking provisions at a later hearing.
Gulf County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance aimed at reducing golf‑cart traffic hazards along U.S. 98 and nearby beach access roads.
The ordinance, adopted as an emergency measure so it can be enforced ahead of the summer season, authorizes the county to immobilize (strap/steering‑wheel lock) golf carts found in violation and establishes a three‑strike civil penalty schedule: $100 for a first violation, $250 for a second and $500 for a third. Staff said the county will post signage and run a public information campaign once the measure is in…
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