Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles on Public Roads
The Homewood Police Department would like to remind residents that it is illegal to operate a golf cart or utility vehicle on any public street or sidewalk. Alabama state law does allow for the operation of low speed vehicles under section 11-73-4 (See below). We ask residents to not allow your children to operate a low speed vehicle unless they possess a valid Alabama Drivers License.
Section 11-73-4 - Operation of
low-speed vehicles on roads and streets
A low-speed vehicle may only be operated on any public roads
or streets under the following conditions:
(1)
The
vehicle may not be operated on a public road or street by any person other than
a licensed driver.
(2)
The
vehicle may be operated only during the hours between sunrise and sunset on a
public road or street with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less.
(3)
The
vehicle is certified as meeting all federal and state laws, rules, and
regulations governing safety, emissions, and antitheft standards, including the
safety standards provided in 49 C.F.R. Section 571.500. The vehicle must
be equipped with the approved headlights, brake lights, turn signals, windshield,
and seatbelts.
(4)
The
vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number which conforms to National
Highway Safety and Traffic Administration standards, the manufacturer's
statement of origin states that the vehicle complies with the safety standards
for a low-speed vehicle or that the vehicle complies with 49 C.F.R.
Section 571.500, and the vehicle has affixed thereto a decal certifying that
the vehicle meets these safety standards.
(5)
The
vehicle has a current license plate issued by the license plate issuing
official.
Alert sent on
06/18/2020 at 11:04AM EDT
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