Ordinance No. - City Council of the City of Montgomery, Texas Amending Article VI - Operation of Golf Carts on Public Streets - Effective Date

Sep 19, 2026

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Ordinance No. sets forth amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Article VI, titled “Operation of Golf Carts on Public Streets,” for the City of Montgomery, Texas. It authorizes and restricts the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles on public streets under defined safety and regulatory conditions. The ordinance establishes purposes, definitions, permitted and restricted use requirements, equipment and seating rules, and registration permit obligations, including related indemnification and liability waiver provisions, and it designates an effective date.

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Section 1

Article VI - Operation of Golf Carts, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, and Off-Highway Vehicles on Public Streets

Sec. 86-200 - Purpose

Sec. 86-205 - Definitions

Sec. 86-206 - Golf carts permitted and restricted

Sec. 86-206 - License plates

ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF MONTGOMERY,TEXAS,AMENDING ARTICLE VI,“OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON PUBLIC STREETS”,OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES;REPEALING ALLORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONFLICT THEREWITH;PROVIDING A SEVERANCECLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the changes in Texas law,Texas Transportation Code permits the operationof golf carts,neighborhood electric vehicles,and off-highway vehicles within a municipality undercertain conditions;and WHEREAS,the changes in Texas law,Texas Transportation Code grants to amunicipality the authority to prohibit the operation of a golf cart,a neighborhood electric vehicle,or an unregistered off-highway vehicle on a highway if the governing body of the municipalitydetermines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety;and WHEREAS,upon the recommendation of the City of Montgomery Police Department,the City Council of the City of Montgomery,Texas,agrees that establishing the regulations andprohibitions set forth in this Ordinance are necessary in the best interest of public health,safety,and welfare,and to promote orderly and safe operations of vehicles within the City; NOW,THEREFORE,BEIT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITYOF MONTGOMERY,TEXAS,THAT: SECTION 1.That the city code of ordinances Article VI is hereby amended.such that it reads.in its entirety,as follows: ARTICLEVI.-OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS,NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS. Sec.86-200.-Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect the public health,safety,and welfare of all residentsand visitors of the City of Montgomery by regulating the operation of golf carts,neighborhood electric vehicles,and off-highway vehicles on public streets. Sec.86-205.-Definitions. The following words,terms,and phrases,when used in this article shall have the meaningsascribed to them in this section,except where the context clearly indicates a differentmeaning: Daytime means the period beginning one-half hour before sunrise and ending one -halfhour after sunset as defined by Section 541.401 of the Texas Transportation Code. Golf cart means a motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer primarily for transportingpersons on a golf course.use on a golf course as defined by Section 551.401 of the TexasTransportation Code. Highway means the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way anypart of which is open to the public for vehicular travel as defined by Section 541.302 of theTexas Transportation Code. Municipality means the City of Montgomery,Texas. Neighborhood electric vehicle means a vehicle that can attain a maximum speed of 35miles per hour on a paved level surface and other complies with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards 500(49 CFR Section 571.500)as defined by Section 551.301 of the TexasTransportation Code. Off-highway vehicle means an all-terrain vehicle,recreational off-highway vehicle,orutility vehicle as defined by Section 551A.001(3)of the Texas Transportation Code. Public street means a publicly-owned or dedicated road,street,drive,or other right-of-wayfor the use of vehicles within the corporate boundaries of the city. Residential subdivision means a subdivision,planned unit development,townhouseregime,or similar planned development in which all land has been divided into two ormore parts and is subject to restrictions that:(a)limit a majority of the land subject to thededicatory instruments,excluding streets,common areas,and public areas,to residentialuse for single-family homes,townhomes,or duplexes only;(b)are recorded in the realproperty records of the county in which the residential subdivision is located;and(c)require membership in a property owners'association that has authority to impose regularor special assessments on the property in the subdivision. Sec.86-206.Golf carts permitted and restricted. A person may operate a golf cart on a public street

FAQs

What does the ordinance amend in the City Code?

It amends Article VI of the City Code of Ordinances to address the operation of golf carts and related vehicles on public streets, including related definitions and regulatory requirements.

Under what conditions may a person operate a golf cart on a public street?

A person may operate a golf cart only if conditions such as the speed limit requirement (35 mph or less, with limited intersection-crossing exceptions), having a valid driver’s license, maintaining required financial responsibility, complying with applicable laws, meeting equipment requirements, and following seating rules are satisfied.

What does the ordinance require for registration permits?

The ordinance requires completion and signing of a city-supplied registration permit application form with an accompanying fee and proof of financial responsibility, including owner and storage location details and an indemnification/hold-harmless and waiver of rights to sue or allow subrogation.

Sep 19, 2026

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