Golf Cart Ordinance 2021-01

Summary of Golf Cart Ordinance (see Ordinance 2021-01 for specific details)

  • Maximum Speed on Streets is 25mph
  • Maximum Speed on Beach is 10 mph 
  • Do not operate on FM 3005 other than to cross FM 3005 at Buccaneer (north/south) to get to the beach
  • Yield to the right of way to other passenger vehicles (move over to right to allow them to pass)
  • Subject to all traffic laws
  • Drivers must possess a valid driver's license
  • Do not allow anyone to sit in the lap of operator or passengers
  • Do not stand up while in motion
  • Passengers limited to seating capacity
  • Do not operator on sidewalks or pathways
  • Cannot pull anything behind the Golf Cart
  • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not allowed on streets or beach

Golf Carts must have:    (see ordinance for details) 

  • "Slow moving" emblem
  • Exterior mirrors
  • Parking Brake
  • Head lamps, tail lamps, reflux reflectors
  • Vehicle Identification Number
  • License Plate as required by Texas Transportation Code

See Section 2 for penalty for violation of this ordinance.