HomeMy WebLinkAboutCarRequirementsMEMORANDUM
TO: Andrea Bowers
Finance Department
FROM: Jeff Ratliff
Assistant Public Works Director
City of Cape Canaveral
868-1240
DATE: 07/22/11
RE: Parking Meters Project
"Golf Carts"
The City will be required to obtain a "street legal" car for the meter maids for this project
— not a typical golf cart used at golf courses. The attached article explains the Florida
laws for such vehicles used on streets — the vehicle will need tum signals, lights, brake
lights, FDOT-approved glass, etc. Also attached is one advertisement for the type of car
that will be required. The cost will be in the neighborhood of $8,000 to $10,000
depending on any upgrades.
The cars can be upgraded with solar panels to reduce recharging costs. However, the
solar panels simply extend the time between charges — the cars still need to be charged.
The cost is around $3,000 to fit a car with solar panels.
The car can be stored at the Public Works Facility — a charging station can be set up
inside the bay area. Since the vehicle will be "street legal', the meter maid is allowed to
cross SR AlA with the vehicle.
Laws & Regulations for Low Speed Vehicles & Golf Carts in Florida
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Florida Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) Laws and
Florida Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) Laws
In Florida and other states, there are specific LSV, NEV and golf cart laws and regulations governing
the usage and construction of street legal golf carts, or low speed vehicles (LSV). Defined by Florida
Statute 320.01(42) as "any four -wheeled electric vehicles whose top speed Is greater than 20 miles
per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour," low speed vehicles include NEV or neighborhood
electric vehicles. Golf carts that are not considered LSV's are prohibited from operation on roads
with a few exceptions detailed in s. 316.212. As with motor vehicles, low speed vehicles are subject
to a license tax, which is the same as that prescribed in - — --I - .. mrn 11 IMNif
Florida Statute s. 320.08- for non -electrically powered a r�lr
vehicles. .. Ti 11 INN -1 !!
There are several features required for LSV and NEV
electric vehicles or street legal golf carts In Florida,
including:
• Stop lamps, turn signal lamps, headlamps,
taillamps, parking brakes
• Rearview mirrors, reflex reflectors, windshields,
seat belts, and VIN's
• Must be registered and insured In accordance with
current regulations (s. 320.02)
• The drivers of low speed vehicles must have valid
driver's licenses
Although Florida NEV and LSV electric vehicles are
prohibited from operation on roads with posted speed
limits above 35mph, they are allowed to cross roads that have higher speed limits. However, a
county or municipality is entitled to deny/prohibit the use of street legal golf carts or low speed
vehicles on any road in Its jurisdiction, as is the Department of Transportation, so it's important to
check with your local laws to ensure you are aware of any specifics. For more information on low
speed vehicles or street legal golf carts in Florida and the regulations governing their usage, call o
e=mg=l Fairway Golf Carts today.
To see some Florida statutes concerning laws for street legal golf carts and low speed vehicles, Dick
here.
http://fairwaygolfcartsonline.com/lawsforlowspeedvehicles-florida.html 7/21/2011
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