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Monday, April 27, 2009
Ind. Law - More on: Golf cart bill is on third reading
Updating this ILB entry from April 13th, which gives the background, the House today concurred in the Senate amendments to HB 1483, by a vote of 93 to 0. The bill is on its way to the Governor. Here is the digest:
Off-road vehicles, farm wagons, and golf carts.Defines "farm wagon" as including three, four, and six wheeled motor vehicles with a folding hitch that is used for certain purposes. Prohibits a certain type of farm wagon from operation on an interstate highway, or a state highway, except under specific circumstances. Authorizes an individual at least 15 years of age to operate a motorized farm wagon on a highway. Prohibits the use of a motorized farm wagon operated on a highway to tow another vehicle.
Prohibits an individual from operating a golf cart on a highway, except when a city or town has adopted an ordinance (ordinance) authorizing the use of golf carts on the city's or town's highways. Specifies that an ordinance: (1) may require that a golf cart display a slow moving vehicle sign or a red or amber flashing lamp; and (2) must require an individual operating a golf cart in the city or the town to hold a driver's license. Requires financial responsibility for golf carts operated pursuant to an ordinance. Requires a person removing a wrecked or damaged golf cart from a highway to remove any glass or other foreign material dropped upon the highway from the golf cart. Makes conforming amendments.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on April 27, 2009 06:15 PM
Posted to Indiana Law