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Friday, July 17, 2009

Ind. Law - More on: ISP NOT seeking to challenge the validity of the state golf cart law

Updaitng this ILB entry from Wednesday, the ILB has now received official word, via Sergeant Anthony D. Emery, ISP Public Information Officer:

Marcia,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention and for wanting to set the record straight. I am not sure where this person got their information, but it is incorrect.

The Indiana Legislature has spoken and made it legal for towns and cities to pass an ordinance making golf carts legal on their roadways. The Indiana State Police is not “fighting the validity of this law.” We will continue to enforce any and all laws in place to the best of our abilities.

With that being said, it should be noted the golf cart issue is a local ordinance. The Indiana State Police does not enforce any local or county ordinance, we only enforce state laws.

Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance in this matter.

And there are several more reports today:

From the Bluffton News-Banner, a story headed "Ossian Council OKs golf carts on town streets":

Ossian golf cart owners, rejoice. You can now be street legal.

Members of the Ossian Town Council approved on first, second and third readings and formally adopted an ordinance setting rules for owners of golf carts that will allow them to drive their favorite rides on the streets of Ossian.

And from the Elkhart Truth:
BRISTOL TOWN COUNCIL When: Thursday Key action: Approved first reading of an ordinance to permit and regulate the use of golf carts on town streets. The ordinance outlines the permit, registration and golf cart safety equipment requirements that will be necessary to drive a golf cart in Bristol. The council will take final action on the ordinance at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 in the town hall..

Posted by Marcia Oddi on July 17, 2009 01:44 PM
Posted to Indiana Law