New rules for children operating golf cars in effect
CLAY COUNTY – According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 6,500 children are injured by golf carts every year. To reduce that statistic, Florida lawmakers implemented a new law to …
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New rules for children operating golf cars in effect
CLAY COUNTY – According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 6,500 children are injured by golf carts every year. To reduce that statistic, Florida lawmakers implemented a new law to increase the legal age for golf cart drivers in Florida.
Anyone younger than 18 must have a learner’s permit or driver’s license to operate a golf cart.
The bill requires that a person operating a golf cart on a public road or street, as authorized by the responsible local government entity, must:
• If 18 or older, possess a form of government-issued photographic identification.
• If younger than 18, they must possess a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license.
The bill also authorizes water control districts to designate roads owned and maintained by the district for the operation of golf carts, provided the district receives approval from the county.
The Florida Senate approved the bill, 39-0, while the House voted 102-0 to support it.
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