Warmer weather is here and the golf carts and side-by-sides have been hitting the City streets. These vehicles MUST be inspected, titled, tagged, insured, and operated by a licensed driver.
Here are just a few pieces of information from Chapter 75: Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Off-Road Vehicles:
No person shall operate a golf cart or side-by-side on the streets within the City of Wellston unless the golf cart or side-by-side has been inspected by the Chief of Police or designee for compliance with the state’s statutory requirements that are applicable to motor vehicles…
While operating a golf cart or side-by-side on the streets within the city, the operator shall comply with any and all laws pertaining to motor vehicles including, without limitation, safety requirements and insurance requirements. The operator shall also have a valid driver’s license for the operation of motor vehicles in the state…
No person shall operate a golf cart or side-by-side upon any street in the city where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or greater…
Here is the complete legislation: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/wellston/latest/wellston_oh/0-0-0-4691
For more information, call the Wellston Police Department non-emergency line at (740)384-2171.
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