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Golf Carts/Scooters
Golf Carts, Gas/electric scooters
may not be used on any public streets or roadways in the City of Bogalusa.
Despite the popularity of golf carts, gas/electric scooter among young children, they cannot operate a golf carts, gas/electric scooter on any public street or roadway. The only place a child can operate a golf cart, gas/electric scooter is on private property, with permission of that private property owner.
Anyone who chooses to operate a golf cart, gas or electric scooter on private property should:
- Wear a protective helmet with the chin strap properly fastened, as well as elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, gloves and shoes;
- Make sure the scooter is equipped with a rear view mirror;
- Make sure the scooter has a headlight at night;
- Never carry more than one person on the scooter;
- Do not dart out of driveways or from between parked cars;
- Don't swerve when looking over your shoulder;
- Never ride on sidewalks;
- Check the scooter's equipment before you ride, including all nuts and bolts, the brakes, the frame and tires;
- Read and understand the instruction manual;
- Observe all safety and warning labels on your scooter;
- Have a responsible person present to observe the riding of gas or electric scooters while on private property.