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Golf Cart Rules & Inspections
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, the city council passed a Motorized Golf Cart Ordinance that allows for the general use of golf carts in Roanoke. The ordinance works in conjunction with the Texas Transportation Code to regulate golf cart use on Roanoke public streets.
Inspections & Permits
For general use of golf carts on Roanoke streets, an inspection by the Roanoke Police Department is required, and upon passing inspection, a permit sticker will be applied to the golf cart. Please read the Rules and Regulations below to understand what is required for the inspection. Inspections will be conducted at the Roanoke Police Department (609 Dallas Drive) by appointment only. Please contact Sergeant Sheppard at 817.491.6052 to schedule an inspection.
Rules & Regulations
Below are the main highlights for golf cart use in the City of Roanoke:
3. The permit is valid for two years and the following fees are applicable:
6. At time of inspection, the applicant must provide proof of liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements.
7. Permit may be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permit holder cannot safely operate a motorized cart within the city of Roanoke or the motorized cart fails to comply with the requirements of the ordinance.
8. The following uses of a golf cart are exempt from requiring a permit or other regulations within the ordinance:
10. No person younger than six (6) years of age may be transported in a motorized cart unless restrained by a safety belt restraint.
11. The number of occupants in a motorized cart shall be limited to the number of persons for whom factory seating is installed and provided on the motorized cart. The operator and all occupants shall be seated upon the seat of the motorized cart and no part of the body of the operator or occupant shall extend outside the perimeter of the motorized cart while the motorized cart is being operated. The operator shall not permit any occupant of the cart to ride in the lap of any occupant while the cart is in motion.
12. Motorized carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, jogging path, park trail, or any location normally used for pedestrian traffic except for official police business or by City personnel conducting a required job function directly related to their assigned duties.
13. All motorized carts are entitled to a full use of a lane on the authorized streets and parking areas of the City and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorized cart of the full use of a lane.
14. Motorized carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicle. The stopping, standing, or parking of motorized carts in areas where parking is not allowed or in any place that impedes the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways or a passageway is prohibited. Motorized carts shall not park within any space designated for disabled persons unless a current disabled parking placard is displayed and the person to whom the placard was issued is operating or being transported by said cart.
15. Golf cart drivers are required to carry their Texas Driver License, liability insurance card and have the permit sticker permanently affixed on the left side of the cart in such a manner that it is clearly visible from 50 feet when the cart is in operation on Roanoke streets.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, the city council passed a Motorized Golf Cart Ordinance that allows for the general use of golf carts in Roanoke. The ordinance works in conjunction with the Texas Transportation Code to regulate golf cart use on Roanoke public streets.
Inspections & Permits
For general use of golf carts on Roanoke streets, an inspection by the Roanoke Police Department is required, and upon passing inspection, a permit sticker will be applied to the golf cart. Please read the Rules and Regulations below to understand what is required for the inspection. Inspections will be conducted at the Roanoke Police Department (609 Dallas Drive) by appointment only. Please contact Sergeant Sheppard at 817.491.6052 to schedule an inspection.
Rules & Regulations
Below are the main highlights for golf cart use in the City of Roanoke:
a. Operational headlamps; (2 required)
b. Operational tail lamps; (2 required)
c. Side reflectors; (2 front: amber in color and 2 rear: red in color)
d. Operational parking brake; and
e. Rearview mirror(s); capable of a clear unobstructed view of at least 200 feet to the rear)
f. All required equipment shall meet Texas and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
3. The permit is valid for two years and the following fees are applicable:
a. Initial inspection by the police department - $25.00 (includes permit/sticker)
b. Re-inspection by the police department (if a cart fails the initial inspection - $10.00
c. Replacement sticker - $10.00
6. At time of inspection, the applicant must provide proof of liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements.
7. Permit may be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permit holder cannot safely operate a motorized cart within the city of Roanoke or the motorized cart fails to comply with the requirements of the ordinance.
8. The following uses of a golf cart are exempt from requiring a permit or other regulations within the ordinance:
a. On private property, with the consent of the owner.
b. In connection with a parade, festival or other special event provided the consent of the sponsor is obtained and provided such vehicle is only used during such event.
c. By personnel of the City of Roanoke on official police business or the use of motorized carts by City personnel for official business on City owned property and City leased property.
10. No person younger than six (6) years of age may be transported in a motorized cart unless restrained by a safety belt restraint.
11. The number of occupants in a motorized cart shall be limited to the number of persons for whom factory seating is installed and provided on the motorized cart. The operator and all occupants shall be seated upon the seat of the motorized cart and no part of the body of the operator or occupant shall extend outside the perimeter of the motorized cart while the motorized cart is being operated. The operator shall not permit any occupant of the cart to ride in the lap of any occupant while the cart is in motion.
12. Motorized carts shall not be operated on any sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, jogging path, park trail, or any location normally used for pedestrian traffic except for official police business or by City personnel conducting a required job function directly related to their assigned duties.
13. All motorized carts are entitled to a full use of a lane on the authorized streets and parking areas of the City and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorized cart of the full use of a lane.
14. Motorized carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicle. The stopping, standing, or parking of motorized carts in areas where parking is not allowed or in any place that impedes the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways or a passageway is prohibited. Motorized carts shall not park within any space designated for disabled persons unless a current disabled parking placard is displayed and the person to whom the placard was issued is operating or being transported by said cart.
15. Golf cart drivers are required to carry their Texas Driver License, liability insurance card and have the permit sticker permanently affixed on the left side of the cart in such a manner that it is clearly visible from 50 feet when the cart is in operation on Roanoke streets.