Golf carts and UTVs will soon be allowed on city streets after Chillicothe City Council members passed an ordinance at Monday night’s meeting.
Although the ordinance was passed with a unanimous vote, UTVs and golf carts won’t be hitting the streets just yet. The ordinance will first need to be published and permits still need to be ordered. City Clerk Rozanne Frampton stated Tuesday that the ordinance will more than likely be in effect by Sept. 1.
Both utility vehicles and golf carts must be properly insured and proof of insurance must be carried with the vehicle at all times and be registered with the city prior to operation on city streets.
The ordinance outlines several requirements by the drivers, including that the driver is at least 16 years old. Drivers under the age of 18 will be required to wear safety helmets as well as any passengers under the age of 18. Both vehicles are also only allowed to operate between the hours of official sunset and sunrise unless the vehicles are properly equipped with headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals.
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