HB473 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Harry ShiverAlan BakerDickie DrakeJoe Faust

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Municipalities, golf carts, limited operation on streets authorized, restrictions, liability insurance

Description

Under existing law, low speed vehicles as defined by federal regulation are registered in the same manner as any other motor vehicle and may be operated on the public roads and highways of the state. Under existing law, a low speed vehicle that is registered to operate on the public roads and highways must be covered by liability insurance.

Under existing law, golf carts that do not meet the definition of a low speed vehicle may not be registered or operated on the public roads and highways.

This bill would provide a process by which a municipality could permit limited operation of golf carts on municipal streets or public roads within the municipality. The bill would require the owner of a golf cart operating on a municipal street or public highway within a municipality to register the golf cart and to carry an insurance policy such as a homeowner's policy or special rider which covers operation of the golf cart on the municipal streets or public roads within the municipality.

This bill would require the municipality to inspect the golf cart for the presence of required safety equipment and to verify that operation of the golf cart is covered by a policy of liability insurance.

This bill would authorize the municipality to assess a civil penalty for violations.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles