Golf Cart Ordinance and Permit

The Golf Cart Ordinance was drafted due to a high level of concerns for golf cart occupant safety as well as pedestrians in neighborhoods and downtown Kyle.

Golf carts driven on sidewalks and residential streets are required to display a permit. Owners may apply for a permit at the Kyle Police Department, 1700 Kohler's Crossing, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Monday-Friday. There is a one time fee of $20 due with the permit application.

Ordinance at a Glance:

• Golf cart operators must abide by all traffic laws and may not operate or park on sidewalks.
• Golf cart must be equipped with: operational headlamps, operational tail lamps, side reflectors, operational parking brake and rearview mirror(s).
• Golf carts may not pull any object or person.
• Golf carts must be insured.
• Operator must possess a physical and valid driver’s license or permit while operating golf cart.
• Golf cart must display Kyle Police Department issued permit on front or back exterior of the golf cart, in a location viewable from fifty feet.
• Seating capacity may not be exceeded from manufactured intention.
• Occupants shall remain seated and be three years of age or older.
• Use standard hand signals for turning if golf cart not equipped with turn signal.