Residents in Pointe Dume, Los Angeles, have been experiencing an uptick in collisions involving golf carts on their streets prompting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to issue a public reminder on the proper use of these vehicles. According to a KTLA report, no specific incidents were provided, but it seems that some of these collisions might involve juvenile drivers.
Today, the Malibu/Lost Hills station of the Sheriff's Department posted a tweet along with a list of rules and regulations for the proper use of golf carts, as a response to the recent increase of such incidents in the Pointe Dume area. In a Twitter post, they outlined the following key takeaways:
DUE TO THE RECENT INCREASE IN REPORTED AND UNREPORTED GOLF CART COLLISIONS IN THE POINT DUME AREA, THE MALIBU/LOST HILLS SHERIFF’S STATION WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU OF THE FOLLOWING:@TheMalibuTimes @thelocalmalibu @malibudailynews @acornnewspaper @991KBU @CityMalibu pic.twitter.com/8yLxA8qvmz
— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) September 19, 2023
- Golf carts are NOT street legal unless operated on a highway designated for such use
- Golf Carts can only be operated by licensed drivers and must be insured and registered with the DMV
- Parents allowing their child to drive any vehicle, including a golf cart, can be cited with a misdemeanor that could result in criminal prosecution
- Juveniles found operating a golf cart could be subject to an unlicensed driver citation, resulting in the DMV postponing their licensing until the age of 18
This public safety information serves as a reminder to both locals and visitors alike of the responsibilities that come with operating any type of vehicle, including golf carts. In neighborhoods such as Pointe Dume, where golf carts and other low-speed vehicles are often used for transportation, it's essential to be aware of the regulations and potential consequences of disregarding them.
