New Florida golf cart law goes into effect October 1st, 2023. This will amend existing legislation to allow a water control district to designate certain roads for golf cart use. This also places age limits on who can operate golf carts on roadways and more.
What is considered a golf cart in Florida?
Golf carts are defined in section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes as a motor vehicle and manufactured for operation on a golf course of sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.
Golf carts may be operated on roadways that are designated for golf carts with a posted speed limit of 30mph or less.
Golf carts are not required to be titled or registered, and therefore, are not required to be insured with PIP and PDL insurance coverage.
What is in new Florida golf cart law HB 949?
Authorizes a water control district to designate certain roads for use by golf carts.
Requires count approval
Prohibits a person under the age of 18 from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless they possess a valid learner's driver license or valid drivers license.
Prohibits a person 18 years of age or older from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless they possess a valid form of government issues ID.
Penalties for violating Florida HB 949?
Anyone found violating Florida's new golf cart law will receive a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable pursuant to chapter 318 as a moving violation for infractions stated in the bill's subsections 1-5.
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