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Coming Soon! Golf Carts To Putter Around Two B.C. Towns

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Aug, 2016 01:31 PM

QUALICUM BEACH, B.C. — Two communities in British Columbia have been selected to test drive a new plan to allow modified golf carts on certain local roads.

Starting in September, Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island and Chase in the Shuswap have been given the green light to drive the carts on community roads that have a maximum speed limit of 30 kilometres an hour.

The carts will need to be registered and insured, and be equipped with seat belts, a horn, lights, signals and a rear-view mirror, while the operators need to have a valid driver's licence.

New pilot project for neighborhood golf carts will give smaller communities and seniors more options. #Qualicum pic.twitter.com/BKEZqPo3JZ
— Christy Clark (@christyclarkbc) August 12, 2016

Premier Christy Clark says the change makes it easier for people, especially seniors, to stay engaged in their community and access the services that make their lives better.

Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek says residents have been asking for additional options and they are thrilled to be part of the one- to two-year pilot project.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone says while golf carts aren't for everyone, it makes good sense for the citizens of Qualicum Beach and Chase and the low-emission vehicles will also help cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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