01/02/2025
Well, I guess I’m happy that a very small group of residents in Speedway got what they wanted. What’s another ordinance you’d like to see come to fruition here in Speedway in the next few years?
Town of Speedway Passes Ordinance Permitting Golf Carts on Select Public Streets
The Speedway Town Council voted 5-0 during the November 25 council meeting, passing an ordinance permitting and regulating motorized golf carts on certain public streets in the Town of Speedway. The ordinance allows the legal use of golf carts on select approved streets by individuals who are 18 years and older, hold a valid operator’s license, and provide proof of financial responsibility.
Ordinance 1396 went into effect on January 1, 2025.
Beginning January 2, 2025, the Speedway Clerk-Treasurer’s office will begin issuing registration permits for golf carts that meet stated requirements. The initial annual registration fee is $100 per golf cart for Speedway residents and $200 for non-residents. The registration permit must be renewed on an annual basis at the fees of $20 for residents and $40 for non-residents.
Registering Your Golf Cart
1. Equip golf cart with the minimum safety requirements as stated in Ordinance 1396: headlights and brake lights, turn signals, rearview mirror, horn, slow-moving vehicle sign, and seat belt restraint system.
2. Provide proof of financial responsibility (insurance).
3. Complete a Golf Cart Registration Application that may be obtained from the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, the Speedway Police Department, or online athttps://www.speedwayin.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif8506/f/pages/golf_cart_registration_application.pdf
4. Request a golf cart inspection from the Speedway Police Department, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., subject to officer availability.
5. Once inspection is completed and approved by a Speedway Police Officer, you may present the Golf Cart Registration Application to the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and pay the applicable annual registration fee to receive a golf cart registration permit. Clerk-Treasurer’s Office business hours are Monday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To view the entire press release, including details on prohibited streets and rules & regulations, visit https://www.speedwayin.gov/site-home/news/town-speedway-passes-ordinance-permitting-golf-carts-select-public-streets
Residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to review the full text of Ordinance Number 1396 to ensure a thorough understanding of all rules and regulations outlined within. This ordinance has been established to maintain standards that promote safety, compliance, and community well-being. Familiarity with the ordinance is essential, as lack of awareness will not be considered a valid excuse for non-compliance. We urge all community members to take the time to read and understand the ordinance fully, as it serves as a framework for maintaining order and accountability in our shared spaces.
https://www.speedwayin.gov/clerk-treasurer/files/ordinance-1396-golf-cart