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Camden council adopts golf-cart regulations, raises fine to $250
Summary
Council unanimously passed Ordinance #2026-006 on March 3, 2026, adopting city rules for golf-cart operation, including a provision requiring operational headlights, taillights and turn indicators and increasing the fine to $250.
Camden City Council voted unanimously on March 3 to adopt Ordinance #2026-006, creating regulations for the operation of golf carts within city limits and amending the city code to impose a higher fine for violations.
Council approved two amendments to the ordinance during first reading: Amendment 1 (proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Hamilton Boykin) revises Section 72.03(a) to require that "The golf cart is equipped with operational headlights, taillights, and turn indicators, maintained in proper working condition." Amendment 2 (moved by Councilmember Phil Elliott) increases the fine in Section 72.04 from $100 to $250. Councilmember Elliott then moved final passage of the ordinance as amended; Councilmember Delia J. Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
The ordinance cites state authority under Section 56-2-90(c) of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The minutes do not list any recorded opposition or public comment on the item. The updated code language and the higher penalty take effect per the city's ordinance-adoption procedures; the meeting text does not specify an effective date beyond adoption.
