HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 05/01RESOLUTION 005 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA EXPRESSING THE
TOWN'S DISSATISFACTION WITH CURRENT FLORIDA
LAW REGARDING THE REGULATION OF GULF CARTS BY
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; SUGGESTING THAT CURRENT
FLORIDA LAW REGARDING THE REGULATION OF GOLF
CARTS IS INADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE HEALTH
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITIZENS OF FLORIDA WHO
LIVE IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE GOLF CARTS ARE
UTILIZED; FURTHER SUGGESTING THAT ALL LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE GRANTED THE AUTHORITY
TO ENACT SPECIFIC GOLF CART REGULATIONS WHICH
ARE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THOSE FOUND IN
CURRENT FLORIDA LAW; OFFERING SUGGESTED
LEGISLATION TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida is a golfing community,
providing numerous golfing opportunities for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, many of the citizens of the Town utilize personal golf
carts throughout the jurisdictional limits of the Town; and
WHEREAS, many other jurisdictions within the State of Florida
offer numerous golfing opportunities to their residents and experience
similar usage of golf carts by their citizens; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, the Town
along with all other local governments in Florida, is presently
limited in its ability to regulate the use of golf carts; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida
believes that current Florida law restricting the regulation of golf
carts within local jurisdictions is inadequate to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of the State of Florida who live in
jurisdictions where golf carts are utilized; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida
wishes to endorse legislation that would allow all local governments
throughout Florida to enact golf cart regulations that are more
restrictive than the regulations found in Chapter 316, Florida
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida
believes that this proposed legislation serves to promote the
health, safety and welfare of its citizens and all the citizens of
Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream hereby
endorses proposed legislation, attached hereto in Exhibit "A ", which
grants authority to all local governments within the State of Florida
to enact local golf cart regulations that are more restrictive than
those currently found in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes.
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EXHIBIT "A"
A bill to be entitled
An act relating to the regulation of golf cart use within all local jurisdictions of the
State of Florida; amending s. 316.212, F.S.; granting all local jurisdictions of the
State of Florida the authority to enact golf cart use regulations that are more
restrictive than the regulations provided by state law; further amending s. 316.2126,
F.S.; requiring the use of golf carts by all local jurisdictions of the State of Florida
to comply with both state and local golf cart use regulations; providing an effective
date.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
Section 1. Section 31(1.212, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways.— The operation of a golf cart upon the
public roads or streets of this state is prohibited except as provided herein:
(1) A golf cart may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a
county, or a city muni_gipal street that has been designated by a Eity tnur�icipalty, for use by golf
carts. Prior to making such a designation, the responsible local governmental entity must first
determine that golf carts may safely travel on or cross the public road or sheet, c onsi deri ng. factors
including the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or street. Upon a
determination that golf carts may be safely operated on a designated road or street, the responsible
governmental entity shall post appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed.
(2) A golf cart may be operated on a pail of the State Highway System only under the
following conditions:
(a) To cross a portion of the State Highway System which intersects a county road or city
municipal street that has been designated for use by golf carts if the Department of Transportation
has reviewed and approved the location and design of the crossing and any traffic control devices
needed for safety purposes.
(b) To cross, at midblock, a part of the State Highway System where a golf course is
constructed on both sides of the highway if the Department of Transportation has reviewed and
approved the location and design of the crossing and any traffic control devices needed for safety
purposes.
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Section 2. Section 316.2126, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
316.21.26 Use of golf carts and utility vehicles by municipalities. — In addition to the
powers granted by ss. 316.212 and 316.2125, municipalities are hereby authorized to utilize golf
carts and utility vehicles, as defined in s. 320.01, upon any state, county, or municipal roads
located within the corporate limits of such municipalities, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Golf carts and utility vehicles must comply with the operational and safety
requirements in ss. 316.212 and 316.2125,a Ld. any-tmrc restri _ctiyojgguhtiQns--caactfd-by the.
responsib�e local EovenninerttaLenti_typursuaD —uo s 3161212jZ), and shall only be operated by
municipal employees for municipal purposes, including, but not limited to, police patrol, traffic
enforcement, and inspection of publiV facilities.
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(2) In addition to the safety equipment required in s. 316.212(5), and any ymore restrictive
safety equipment required by the responsible local governmental entity pursuant to s 31-6,21.2(7).,.
such golf carts and utility vehicles must be equipped with sufficient lighting and turn signal
equipment.
(3) Golf carts and utility vehicles may only be operated on state roads that have a posted
speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less.
(4) A municipal employee operating a golf cart or utility vehicle pursuant to this section
must possess a valid driver's license as required by s. 322.03.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law.
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