Oak Ridge council votes to permit golf carts on city streets; ordinance to be drafted

Jan 26, 2026

At its Jan. 28 meeting the Oak Ridge City Council unanimously approved a motion to allow regulated use of golf carts on city streets; restrictions will be specified in a forthcoming ordinance.

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Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Quick moved, and Council Member Janelle Davis seconded, a motion to permit legal use of golf carts on city streets with restrictions to be outlined in a forthcoming ordinance. The motion passed with all members voting in favor.

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