Cape Charles, Virginia, like many communities, has specific regulations governing the use of golf carts on its streets. These regulations aim to ensure the safety of both golf cart operators and other road users. Below are the key points of the golf cart regulations in Cape Charles:
- Restricted Areas:
- Golf carts are permitted on roads within the town limits where the speed limit is 25 mph or lower.
- They are not allowed on roads with higher speed limits or on state highways, except to cross at designated intersections.
- Driver Requirements:
- Operators must be at least 16 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
- The driver must adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, similar to other motor vehicles.
- Vehicle Requirements:
- Golf carts must be equipped with safety features including headlights, taillights, turn signals, and mirrors.
- They must also have a horn, a windshield, and a rearview mirror.
- Golf carts should be equipped with seatbelts for all passengers.
- Operating Hours:
- Golf carts may only be operated during daylight hours unless they are equipped with proper lighting (headlights, taillights, and turn signals), allowing them to be used after dark.
- Registration and Insurance:
- Golf carts must be registered with the town and display a registration decal.
- Operators are required to carry liability insurance for the golf cart.
- Passenger Regulations:
- The number of passengers should not exceed the seating capacity of the golf cart.
- All passengers must be seated, and no one should stand or ride on the back of the cart.
- Prohibited Actions:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
- Golf carts should not be operated on sidewalks, trails, or other pedestrian pathways.
Enforcement and Penalties:
- The Cape Charles Police Department is responsible for enforcing these regulations.
- Violations of golf cart regulations can result in fines, penalties, and potentially the revocation of the privilege to operate a golf cart on public roads.
Residents and visitors to Cape Charles are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these regulations to ensure the safe and lawful operation of golf carts within the town. For the most current and detailed information, individuals should consult the official Cape Charles town website or contact local authorities.
Thank’s Mr. Creed, that’s some timely information.
Was wondering about a coupla’ things though;
I see that the Carts “Should Be” equipped with seatbelts. Does that cover babies and small children?.. Should Be?
That’s not enforcible….
Much is not enforcible.
You also listed some fines and “Penalties” for violations of GolfCart regulations including one on “Revocation of Privilege to Operate a GolfCart on Public Property”.
How many people have actually been charged lately with that? (ever?)
Most of these regulations seem unenforcible except when: major property damage, injury or death are involved.
The CCPD is caught in the middle. Some KnuckleHeads just dislike and go after the Cops, it’s their nature.
CCPD is a good Crew.
It’s the Town Council who I, in the past, have refered to a Three Ring Circus, that calls the shots and directs CCPD on many facets of their demanding job, including this issue.
Sadly, perhaps, only either injury, death or a substancial LAWSUIT will change some folk’s minds.
Maybe they should also mandate that golf carts in Cape Charles be equipped with NASCAR-type roll cages and seat and shoulder belts so when some careless person or drunk person flips one or rolls one, everybody inside will be safe and secure.
Up here to the north, it is against the law to drive a car or truck without one’s seat and shoulder belts on, and it has been the law for some time, although I was using seat belts back in the sixties, so it certainly doesn’t work a hardship on anyone driving a golf cart, especially an idiot, a moron, a fool, or a drunk, to have to strap and great point about babies and young children, who if in a car or truck up here, until a certain age or height, have to have special car seats.