LAC 55:III.2115 – Prohibition Exceptions to Use of Golf Carts on Public Roads or Streets

A. The use of golf carts on public roads or streets are prohibited except as follows.
1. 1. A golf cart may be operated only upon a parish road that has been designated by a parish, or a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, for use by a golf cart. Upon a designation that a golf cart may be operated on a designated road or street, the responsible governmental entity shall post appropriate signage indicating that the operation is authorized.
2. 2. A golf cart may be used to cross a part of a state highway where a golf course is constructed on both sides of the state highway if the Department of Transportation and Development has issued a permit for the crossing.
B. No person shall operate a golf cart upon a parish road or municipal street without a valid driver’s license.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:299.3 and R.S. 32:299.4.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Motor Vehicles, LR 44:1913 (October 2018).