Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

This bill authorizes the City of Clarksville to allow the operation of golf carts on certain public roads within the boundaries of a retail and entertainment district upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds vote, subject to permitting and safety requirements.<br /> <br /> An ordinance adopted under this bill must require that a golf cart operated on a designated public roadway:<br /> <br /> (1) Be issued a permit by the municipality;<br /> <br /> (2) Display a sticker or permit that identifies that the golf cart is authorized to be operated in the designated area; and<br /> <br /> (3) Undergo a safety compliance inspection by the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality, or the chief law enforcement officer's designee, for which a fee of up to $10.00 may be required.<br /> <br /> After the adoption of an ordinance authorized by this bill, a licensed driver who owns, operates, or is employed by a business establishment located within or adjacent to the designated area may operate a golf cart during daylight hours on a public roadway with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less; provided, that the golf cart is equipped with certain safety features, such as headlights, stoplights, a mirror, and brakes. The requirements of this bill will not apply to a golf cart that is not used on a public roadway except to cross a roadway while following a golf cart path on a golf course.<br /> <br /> ON MARCH 7, 2022, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 1928, AS AMENDED.<br /> <br /> AMENDMENT #1 specifies that the golf carts may be operated on the roadways under this bill, when the roadways are closed to motor vehicle traffic. This amendment also removes the requirement for the chief law enforcement office inspecting golf carts that are being operated pursuant to this bill. <br />