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HB54 Alabama 2016 Session

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Bill Summary

Sponsors
  • Steve McMillan
Session
Regular Session 2016
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 a liability 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

To authorize a municipality to allow limited operation of golf carts on a municipal street or public road; to provide limitations; to require the driver to have a driver's license; to require the operator of a golf cart on a municipal street or public roadway to be covered by liability insurance; and to authorize the municipality to assess a civil penalty for violations.

Subjects
Motor Vehicles

Bill Actions

Action DateChamberAction
April 28, 2016HIndefinitely Postponed
February 24, 2016HRead for the second time and placed on the calendar
February 2, 2016HRead for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Bill Calendar

TypeDateLocationDescription
HearingFebruary 24, 2016Room 418 at 09:00House PS&HS Hearing

Bill Text

Download HB54 Alabama 2016 Session PDF

Bill Documents

TypeLink
Bill Text HB54 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced
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