On August 17, 2019 at approximately 9:00 p.m. South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers attended Victoria Road in Huron-Kinloss Township for a report of an injured male.
The injured male had been travelling as a passenger on a moving golf cart when he lost his footing and fell off the back. The male was transported to hospital and suffered serious injuries as a result of this incident.
The Ontario Provincial Police, South Bruce Detachment is reminding residents that golf carts are not considered Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) and are not permitted on our roadways.
New types of vehicles and devices arrive in the market place every day. The Ontario Provincial Police recognize the importance of these new market innovations as they expand mobility options for Ontarians and provide an environmentally friendly way to travel.
In Canada, all vehicles and transportation devices must be reviewed under both provincial and federal laws for safety.
Low Speed Vehicle's must have the following features:
- Odometer
- Speedometer
- Windshield defrosting & defogging system and
- Occupant compartment doors
- Headlights
- Turn signal lamps
- Mirrors
- Parking brake
- A maximum speed capability
- Bear a Vehicle Identification Number
- Have seat belt assemblies present
Golf Carts
Although golf carts may resemble low-speed vehicles, they typically do not meet the requirements for low-speed vehicles. Golf Carts are not permitted on roadways in Southern Bruce County.
There are many Highway Traffic Act offences that a person could be charged with if found operating a Golf Cart on a roadway. Some of these offences include:
- Operate motor vehicle on roadway with no automobile insurance ($5000 fine)
- Operate motor vehicle without required equipment
- Operate motor vehicle with no Vehicle Permit
- Operate motor vehicle on roadway with no driver's licence (applicable to youth with no driver's licence)
- No odometer
If found operating a golf cart on a roadway with liquor in the vehicle a person could be charged with the following Liquor Licence Act offences:
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor in open baggage
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
If found operating a golf cart while impaired by alcohol or drug a person will be charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
source: media release
