City of Katy could implement golf cart regulations

The proposed ordinance comes as there is no current city ordinance allowing the use of golf carts, Police Chief Bryon Woytek said at a March 18 special Katy City Council meeting. Instead, the city uses state standards that only allow golf cart use within master planned communities, including Cane Island.

The details

The ordinance states golf carts must be operated by licensed drivers who should follow all traffic regulations and cannot be used on sidewalks or trails, per agenda documents. Additionally, carts must display registration and license plates.

Passengers are also limited to the seating capacity of the vehicle, and the operator and all passengers under the age of 18 will be required to wear seatbelts if the vehicle has them, according to agenda documents.

If approved, violators of the ordinance can face fines up to $200.

Looking ahead

The ordinance will be brought back to City Council for a vote at a later date, Mayor William “Dusty” Thiele said.