The Thomaston city council is planning a town hall meeting on golf carts to gain public input on an ordinance that would legalize golf carts on city streets. A new ordinance would set the guidelines on their use--however, many travel city streets now. Police chief Mike Richardson told 101 news after the Tuesday’s meeting he is not in favor of golf carts -- but if approved there needs to be safeguards. The chief says officers have not been citing operators if they were driving properly -- although they are technically illegal. Major Sidney Corley asked council if they would have the PD's backs when they have to impound golf carts for driving in the downtown area--they must travel in restricted areas-- residential streets--only.
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Council mentioned requirements to drive a golf-cart in the city limits-- each would have to be inspected by the PD and issued a decal of compliance--with seat belts and such. A faction of citizens with golf carts have been urging council to approve them.
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Associated with the golf carts is an ordinance that was approved setting the speed limit on residential streets at 25mph. It now goes to GDOT for approval.