golf carts, gators, mules
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Golf Carts, Gators, Mules. Rebecca Davio, Ph. D. Director Vehicles Titles and Registration Div, TxDOT. Slow Moving Vehicles. Golf Cart Neighborhood Electric Vehicle All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Slow Moving Vehicles. * Rules to be proposed. Safety Concerns. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Golf Carts, Gators, Mules
Rebecca Davio, Ph. D.
Director
Vehicles Titles and Registration Div, TxDOT
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Slow Moving Vehicles
Golf Cart Neighborhood Electric Vehicle All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
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Slow Moving VehiclesIssue Golf Carts NEV / LSV ATV
Legal Speed 25 mph max 25 mph max N/A
Time Restrictions
Daylight only No No
Operation Place Restrictions
• Master Planned Community
• Public Beach
• Within 2 miles of Golf Course
• Roads posted 35 mph or less
• City or County ordinance can prohibit
• Off Road only
• For farm or ranch within 25 miles
• Utility Companies
• Law Enforcement
Safety Equipment
No Safety equipment required
No
Titled Optional TBD* Required
Registered Optional Yes Not Allowed
* Rules to be proposed
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Safety Concerns
• Vehicle weight and speed differentials
• Operating at speeds over 25 mph
• Underage drivers common
• Operating outside usage restrictions
• Disregard requirements for:– No Drivers License– No Liability Insurance– No Equipment Standards
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Increased Use• Cheaper to buy
• Rising fuel prices
• Green initiatives
• Rebates / incentives
• Increased advertising / media attention
– Advertised as street legal
– No mention of 25 mph restriction
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Current Situation• Inconsistent / confusing definitions and
restrictions
• Registration evolved over time
• Inconsistent administration of TxDOT guidelines
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Law Enforcement Feedback
• Don’t like the current situation
• Don’t want inconsistent local regulations
Properly applied registration regulations could
potentially reduce confusion
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Legislative Direction ?