Published: June 10, 2009 10:41 am      

Golf carts may soon putter around town

Ordinance to allow the carts in final stages.

TOPEKA — The new golf cart ordinance for Topeka is in its final stages of completion.

“After last month’s meeting, we did a lot more research,” town attorney Bill Eberhard said.

The golf cart ordinance will require that all drivers have a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years old.

Additionally, the golf carts must bear a “slow moving vehicle” sign during the day.

To be driven at night, they must have taillights, turn signals and head lights, which need to be used a half hour before sunrise and a half hour after sunset.

After some discussion, the Town Council and Eberhard agreed that only six passengers will be allowed on each golf cart. Insurance is also a necessity.

Eberhard said the penalty is a classic infraction, which is up to a $200 fine per offense.

“It could get rather salty pretty quickly,” Eberhard said.

For example, six teens without a driver’s license driving without insurance could result in an $800 fine.

C.R. 700 South

The C.R. 700 South project is under way. Town Manager Larry Schrock said the road will be completely closed for the rest of the week.

Only people who live on the road will be allowed through. Within a few days crews will put the pipe in the ground.

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