Residents in St. Johns are heading into the first full summer under a new ordinance that allows golf carts on city streets, a change that some say adds a convenient way to get around while others continue to raise safety concerns.
- St. Johns is entering the first full summer of a golf cart ordinance passed last August, with more than 30 carts registered with the city
- The ordinance requires operators to be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license, and prohibits driving on state highways, roads over 30 mph, or at night
- Police say enforcement has been straightforward so far, though some residents still raise safety concerns in busier parts of town
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St. Johns begins first full summer of new golf cart ordinance
St. Johns resident Donald Havens said he’s sees golf carts on city streets every day recently. The ordinance passed last August.
“It’s just another fun way to enjoy St. Johns without having to deal with traffic a lot of times downtown and the parking and all that,” Havens said.
City officials said Havens is one of more than 30 residents who have registered a golf cart with the city. Havens said he uses his golf cart 2 – 5 times a week…