Culver Town Manager Ginny Bess Munroe reminds residents that there are rules of the road when it comes to golf carts.
An ordinance exists in Culver that regulates the use of golf carts within the town. A golf cart must be registered with the town with a sticker in order for it to be legally operated within the Town of Culver. The registration cost is $60 and proof of insurance must be provided at the time of registration.
Golf carts are not allowed in the town park or on sidewalks or trails. They are also not allowed on the state roads or in the right-of-way on state roads. Operators must abide by all state and local traffic laws.
While in operation, golf carts must carry no more passengers than are equipped to handle, and all passengers must be seated at all times. Children under 36 inches in height are not to be passengers on golf carts in the Town of Culver. Under no circumstances should a child under the age of 16 years and 180 days old be allowed to operate a golf cart in the Town of Culver, and adult passengers or drivers are not to hold passengers on their lap while the vehicle is in operation.
Anyone violating the ordinance shall be subject to a $150 fine. If a person has more than three citations, the registration shall be revoked and the golf cart may no longer be allowed to operate in the Town of Culver. That decision falls under the jurisdiction of the Culver Police Department.
ATVs need to be registered in Culver, but a registration fee is not required.
Any questions regarding this ordinance may be directed to the Culver Town Hall at 574-842-3140.
