Golf Carts & Motorized Vehicles: A Friendly Reminder from the Heath Department of Public Safety
Note: This entry was last modified on January 24, 2023: 5:29 pm and may be out of date.
One of the more frequent calls to Heath DPS involves the use of golf carts or other motorized vehicles on City sidewalks and trails. Below is a recap of what is allowed and prohibited. If you have additional questions, please call the non-emergency Heath DPS number at 972-771-7724.
The Operation of Golf Carts is Allowed:
- On roads with a 35-mile-per-hour or less speed limit;
- During daylight hours;
- Within five miles of where the golf cart is housed; and
- Headed to or from a golf course.
Texas Law Requires:
- That the operator of a golf cart possess a valid driver’s license; and that
- Golf carts be equipped with headlamps, tail lamps, reflectors, mirrors and a parking brake.
Prohibited:
- The use of ANY motorized vehicle on any city trail system or park.
Violations to the restrictions listed are subject to fines. This includes a person, such as a parent, allowing an unauthorized driver to operate a motor vehicle. Thank you for helping to keep Heath safe for pedestrians!
