golf cart laws

Vermilion city council hears department updates and residents’ concerns

By Melanie Williamson Vermilion City Council met for a regular meeting on Monday, October 1. All council members were in attendance for the meeting, as well as members of the city administration to provide department reports. The meeting started with Gwen Fisher reading a letter council received from resident Neal Norris. In his letter, NorrisContinue reading “Vermilion city council hears department updates and residents’ concerns”

Council members, police chief, discuss age restrictions for golf carts

By Melanie Williamson The second item on the legislative agenda was a review of Ordinance 2018-48 concerning golf cart usage in Vermilion. The original discussion concerning the golf cart law was to expand it to include other roadworthy vehicles. After several meetings, the council decided to make the change. However, on the night ofContinue reading “Council members, police chief, discuss age restrictions for golf carts”

Resident questions Vermilion’s age restriction on golf cart passengers

By Melanie Williamson Resident Julie Horn addressed city council at the Monday, September 10, city council meeting regarding the golf cart law that prohibits young children from riding as passengers on golf carts in town even if they are wearing seatbelts. According to Vermilion ordinance 475.03 Usage and Restrictions, “any child who falls underContinue reading “Resident questions Vermilion’s age restriction on golf cart passengers”