Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 249 - Traffic Control and Highway Safety
Section 14-300g. - Operation of golf carts. Equipment. Insurance.

(a) The traffic authority of any city, town or borough is authorized to permit the operation of golf carts, during daylight hours only, on any street or highway within the limits of, and under the jurisdiction of, such traffic authority, provided: (1) Each such golf cart shall be equipped with an operable horn in accordance with the requirements of subsection (e) of section 14-80; (2) each such golf cart shall be equipped with a flag that is positioned to assist operators of motor vehicles in observing the location and operation of such golf cart; (3) no such authorization shall be granted for operation on any street or highway the posted speed limit of which is more than twenty-five miles per hour; and (4) the operator of any such golf cart shall carry a valid motor vehicle operator's license while operating such golf cart. Any person who operates a golf cart in violation of any provision of this subsection, any insurance requirement established in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, or any other conditions or limitations established by the traffic authority for the operation of golf carts shall have committed an infraction.

(b) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may establish, by regulations adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, insurance requirements for the operation of golf carts in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(P.A. 09-187, S. 27; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 218.)
History: P.A. 09-187 effective July 8, 2009; June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 amended Subsec. (a) to delete “Connecticut” re valid motor vehicle operator's license, effective June 30, 2015.

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