§ 316.2125, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 316. STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 316.212, the reasonable operation of a golf cart, equipped and operated as provided in s. 316.212 (5), (6), and (7), within any self-contained retirement community is permitted unless prohibited under subsection (2).
(2)(a) A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or highway under its jurisdiction if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.
(b) The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or highway under its jurisdiction if it determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.
(3) A local governmental entity may enact an ordinance regarding golf cart operation and equipment which is more restrictive than those enumerated in this section. Upon enactment of any such ordinance, the local governmental entity shall post appropriate signs or otherwise inform the residents that such an ordinance exists and that it shall be enforced within the local government’s jurisdictional territory. An ordinance referred to in this section must apply only to an unlicensed driver.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 88-253; s. 6, ch. 96-413; s. 8, ch. 2000-313; s. 15, ch. 2006-290; s. 4, ch. 2008-98.
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- § 316.2126, Fla. Stat.Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles.Printed as ss. 316.212 and 316.2125
- § 319.14, Fla. Stat.Sale of motor vehicles registered or used as taxicabs, police vehicles, lease vehicles, rebuilt vehicles, nonconforming vehicles, custom vehicles, or street rod vehicles; conversion of low-speed vehicles.Printed as s. 316.2125
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