Colo. Town Gives Green Light to Golf Carts on Roads

August 27, 2010

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Erie, Colo., is the second community in Boulder County to allow people to drive golf carts on public streets.

The town trustees voted 4-3 to allow the electric vehicles on streets with posted speed limits of 25 mph. Drivers must also have driver’s licenses, be at least 21 and have liability insurance.

Lyons passed a similar ordinance last year. Erie residents say riding around town in the electric golf carts is more environmentally friendly than a car.

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  • August 30, 2010 at 12:58 pm
    Ritchie says:
    Having liability insurance and a license have nothing to do with the problem. Public streets were intended for legitimate motor vehicles that have safety devices (seatbelts/a... read more
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