Ohio updates law on golf carts and slow-moving vehicles

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Golf carts and other slow-moving vehicles have become a frequent sight in central Ohio communities since a 2017 law allowed them on public roads; however, a recent update to the law has tweaked its details.

Section 4511.214 of the Ohio Revised Code took effect at the end of June, adding new restrictions and clarifying rules for low-speed vehicles, under-speed vehicles, utility vehicles, mini-trucks and motor-driven cycles or scooters.

While low-speed vehicles, which can be driven at speeds of 20-25 mph, are still permitted on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, the state has added specifications for under-speed vehicles. Previously, the rules for USVs, or those capable of traveling at 20 mph or less, were only loosely defined…

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