Kerrobert’s new Golf Cart Bylaw comes into effect

By Joan Janzen

The Town of Kerrobert passed a Golf Cart Bylaw at the end of July 2023, which came into effect on August 3 after approval from SGI. The driving of golf carts is only allowed on the streets within the town of Kerrobert; they are not to be operated on provincial highways, although they may cross them.

In May, SGI updated a policy which allowed people to drive golf carts in town if their municipality passed a bylaw, subject to certain limitations and SGI approval. The requirements included not operating golf carts on provincial highways other than to cross one. The operator must hold a valid learner or driver’s licence and carry a minimum of $200,000 in third-party liability insurance. Golf carts can’t operate on any roadway with a posted speed over 50 km/h, must display a slow-moving vehicle sign, and can only be used during daylight hours.

Before passing the bylaw, the Town of Kerrobert received clarification from the RCMP regarding its enforcement. Once the bylaw is in place, the Town and their Bylaw Officer enforces minor offences. That would include the inability to produce proof of liability insurance or not having a slow-moving sign visible.

The RCMP will enforce any infractions that are of a more serious nature and fall under the Traffic Safety Act or criminal code. That would include drinking and driving, underage operators, or not obeying traffic signs.

A full copy of the Golf Cart Bylaw is available on the Town of Kerrobert website.