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METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Golf Cart Ordinance

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Metropolis Police Department issued the following announcement on April 2.

I have been getting some questions, so hopefully this will help. As always, give us a call if you have additional questions.

Golf carts and Recreational off-highway vehicles only. (we will be cracking down on lawnmowers) Recreational off-road is defined as less than 2,000 lbs, 64 inches in width or less. with 4 or more tires designed with a non-saddle seat.

equipment required:

brakes

steering wheel

4 tires or more

rearview mirrow

refloctorized tape /warning device on front and rear

s slow moving emblem on rear

a headlight

tail light

brake light

turn signals

Driver must have a valid drivers license and HAS TO BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE.

proof of insurance on this specific vehicle not a general insurance card for your auto.

Hopefully this will help. as a reminder it is only allowed on side streets with speed limit 35 or less (not on state hwys) you may cross US 45 at intersections only and you must obey all traffic laws and keep to the far right of the street.

Original source can be found here.

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