Bill > HB510

This bill enables the town of Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish to allow golf carts and low-speed vehicles to operate on the shoulders of public roads with speed limits of 30 miles per hour or less, with several specific regulations. The bill defines golf carts as electric four-wheeled vehicles originally designed for golf courses with a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour, and low-speed vehicles as four-wheeled electric or gasoline-powered vehicles with speeds between 20 and 25 miles per hour, requiring specific safety equipment like headlamps, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, and a windshield. Operators must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance, and each golf cart or low-speed vehicle must be registered with the town's governing authority, which will issue a registration decal. The town council can establish a registration fee for these vehicles, with the fees to be deposited into the municipal general fund. The authorization for these vehicles can be granted by ordinance and can be revoked at any time by the town council, and notably, Louisiana Highway 3235 is explicitly excluded from this authorization.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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