SECTION 725:30-26-15. Use of golf carts and utility vehicles

(a)   Use of golf carts in state parks by persons with physical disabilities is authorized in 47 O.S. §1116.2 which establishes provisions for such use. The park manager shall use discretion in allowing vehicle use by persons with qualified disabilities and shall provide a permit for such use as necessary and appropriate.

(b)   Other persons may use golf carts and utility vehicles in certain designated state parks or areas within state parks, as identified by the Commission, based on staff recommendation. Safety shall be the primary but not the sole determiner of areas where golf cart and utility vehicle use is allowed.

(c)   A permit shall be required for this use of golf carts and utility vehicles and a fee may be charged for issuance of the golf cart or utility vehicle use permit. Permits are only valid for the specific locations for which they are issued. [74:2220]

(d)   Operation of golf carts and utility vehicles may only occur as follows:

(1)   Within the boundary of a designated state park;

(2)   During daylight hours;

(3)   On roadways with a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less; and

(4)   The permitted operator shall possess a valid driver license.

(e)   A vehicle that would otherwise be viewed as a golf cart or utility vehicle but is equipped with a vehicle tag, lights and was manufactured or sold for operation on the public streets or highways and possesses equipment required by law for street or highway use, shall be considered a motor vehicle.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 1820, eff 10-10-12]