New Mount Dora ordinance allows registered golf carts on select city streets

Since golf carts were often seen on downtown Mount Dora streets and in its parking lots, it may come as a surprise that the vehicles, both electric and gas powered, were never legally operating on the city’s roadways.  The passage of a new ordinance on June 20 changes that.  

Now insured and specially-equipped golf carts registered with the CIty of Mount Dora can operate 24 hours a day, every day, unless a city-owned right of way is closed for a special event or other city purpose.  Drivers must hold a valid driver’s license, abide by all traffic regulations and only transport seated passengers that the cart is designed to carry.  

The number of designated streets that golf carts can drive on is limited and the vehicles are still prohibited on bike paths and sidewalks.  The downloadable pdf file below includes the map applicable streets.

ABOVE: Map indicating streets where permitted golf carts are now allowed. (Click to enlarge)

Golf carts must be equipped with the following enhanced safety equipment:

• Windshield
• Driver’s side exterior mirror
• Either an interior rear view mirror or a passenger’s side exterior mirror
• Headlamps and tail lamps
• Brakes and parking brake
• Front and rear turn signals
• Steering apparatus
• Rear and side reflex reflectors
• Horn
• Rear-facing seats must include safety grab bars/rails​

Mount Dora’s golf cart registration fee is $25.00 with an annual renewal of $10.  Residents seeking to operate a golf cart within the city limits of Mount Dora must be issued a Golf Cart permit which are available to all residents, whether or not their property is located within the city limits.  All applicants must complete the application and applicant affidavit in the downloadable packet below.

golf_cart_registration_packet_ada.pdf
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