Motorists may come upon golf cars in Huron-Kinloss Township as the weather warms up, and the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind participants in the golf car project that their vehicles are treated the same as any other motor vehicle on the road.
The township approved a golf car pilot project in September of 2021 for certain roads. People must register before they can use their golf car on the road. Operators can only use their golf cars on specific roads in the township, and they must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
“Under this pilot, golf cars will be considered motor vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and operators will be expected to follow the rules of the road. In addition, specific requirements have been added to the HTA for golf cars,” said South Bruce OPP Constable Kevin Martin.
Those golf cars can only be operated on roads with a maximum speed of 50 km/h, between the months of April and November. The golf cars shouldn’t go faster than 31 km/h and cannot tow other vehicles. They also should have a slow moving vehicle sign and should stick to the far-right lane. They also need appropriate lighting. The golf cars must be equipped with safety equipment features including service brakes, parking breaks, a rear-view mirror, horn, daytime running lights, turn signals, brake lights, and reflectors.
Anyone violating the requirements of a pilot project could face a maximum fine of $2,500 upon conviction. Golf cars are not required to display licence plates or have proof of automobile insurance at this time.
“Operators can expect that the South Bruce OPP will have a zero tolerance for anyone operating a golf car while impaired,” warned Constable Martin.
For more information people can visit the Township website at: https://www.huronkinloss.com.
