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Misty Pursel From: Wesley S. Davis bject: FW: Golf Carts Roseland From: Bill Debraal Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:32 AM To: Wesley S. Davis Cc: Bob Keating; Nancy Mossali; Alan Polackwich; Stan Boling; Joe Baird Subject: RE: Golf Carts Roseland Commissioner Davis: Yes, if the Commission so desires, they can designate "golf cart friendly" areas where it is lawful to use a golf cart just as you would a car on public streets. An ordinance is required. Here is FS 316.212 in part: 316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways.—The operation of a golf cart upon the public roads or streets of this state is prohibited except as provided herein: (1) A golf cart may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a county, or a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, for use by golf carts. Prior to making such a designation, the responsible local governmental entity must first determine that golf carts may safely travel on or cross the public road or street, considering factors including the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or eet. Upon a determination that golf carts may be safely operated on a designated road or street, the responsible governmental entity shall post appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed. I believe we discussed this issue once before when some of the Roseland residents used their golf carts to take their trash to the convenience center off of Roseland Road. If I recall correctly, due to the low number of trash hauling golf carts, at the time we did not think an ordinace was needed. The City of Vero Beach designated the area around Riomar Golf Course as"Golf Cart Friendly" passed the required ordinance and posted the required signs. Bill DeBraal Deputy County Attorney 772-226-1426 1 260