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Board discusses local rules for golf carts and electric scooters, asks staff to research ordinance options
Summary
Supervisors discussed concerns about small electric scooters and golf carts on county roads after reports of unsafe behavior in other cities; they asked staff to consult sheriff's office and state code and consider bringing forward an ordinance or resolution.
Supervisors debated whether county rules adequately address golf carts, UTVs/ATVs and the surge of small electric scooters used in town.
One supervisor (Committee member (S4)) summarized recent city developments and described a failed pipe liner causing sewage infiltration issues in a neighborhood; the conversation then turned to small vehicles. A board member said a city council member had asked about county rules for golf carts and scooters, and the board noted that prior resolutions allowed limited golf cart usage and that state code defines safety features and allowable uses for UTVs and ATVs. Speakers agreed to ask the sheriff's office for input and to consider placing an ordinance or policy on a future agenda.
No ordinance was introduced at the meeting; the board asked staff to gather information on safety requirements (headlights, blinkers, horn) and on whether existing county resolutions apply to current scooter usage.
