HB311 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment for Covington County municipalities to authorize limited golf cart operation on designated municipal streets or public roads where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 miles per hour.

• Requires golf carts to be equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield, and operators must possess a valid driver's license.

• Mandates that golf cart owners obtain permits from the municipality after passing safety inspections and proving liability insurance coverage with limits equal to motor vehicle requirements.

• Prohibits golf carts from overtaking vehicles in the same lane, operating between traffic lanes, or operating two or more abreast; grants golf carts full lane use rights.

• Authorizes municipalities to collect civil penalties up to $50 for unauthorized golf cart operation and to enact more restrictive ordinances or allow temporary operation for civic events not exceeding 80 hours.