05/19/2020
FRIENDLY REMINDER - (July 15, 2020) - Thank you to the many citizens that have come in and registered your golf carts with the City of West. As we said before this is mandatory, however it is FREE. If you have not yet complied with this ordinance we ask that you make an appointment with City Marshall Michael Keathley by calling City Hall at (254) 826-5351. Read the original post below for additional info.
GOLF CART REGISTRATION BEGINS - The West City Council, at the May 19th, 2020 meeting, has approved a requirement that all golf carts operated within the incorporated city limits of West must be registered with the city, Free of charge. This requirement will be effective immediately with an enforcement grace period until July 1st, 2020.
There have been concerns due to reports of many underage, non-licensed, citizens operating golf carts on the public roadways. The State of Texas, as well as the West City Ordinances, require that only licensed drivers operate a golf cart on public roadways. It is also required that the golf cart be equipped with head lights, tail lights, a parking brake, reflectors, mirrors and a slow moving vehicle placard. You can access the city ordinances at www.cityofwest.com and click on the "Governance" tap at the top of the page. The section that pertains to Golf Carts is under Chapter 12, Traffic and Vehicles section 12.06 Golf Carts.
It should be noted that golf carts can only be operated on city streets with speed limits under 35 miles per hour. They CANNOT be operated on Oak Street (F.M. 2114) or any other state maintained roadways. You can cross these roads as you access the city streets. No golf carts, under state law, can be operated after dark on public roads.
There was an incident this past week where a golf cart being operated by "very young" children ran through a stop sign and a car, with the right of way, almost hit them. This allows us a way of letting citizens know the rules of allowing this conveyance within the city limits. The goal is the safety of everyone.
To register your golf cart call 254-826-5351 to make an appointment with West City Marshall Michael Keathley. You can email Marshal Keathley at [email protected]. You will need to bring a copy of your drivers license and proof of insurance.
HAPPY CARTING....Safely.
