Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 1116.2

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 1116.2 - Operation of golf carts by persons with physical disability

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person with a physical disability as defined by Section 15-112 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be authorized to operate golf carts to the extent that the physically disabled person is capable as determined by a physician as defined by Section 15-112 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes if:

1. Such operation is within the boundaries of a park owned by this state;

2. Operation occurs during daylight hours only;

3. The golf cart does not exceed the speed limit in such area as determined by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department;

4. The golf cart is not operated on roadways within park boundaries with posted speed limits greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour;

5. The operator of such golf cart possesses a valid driver license; and

6. The operator of such golf cart shall provide certified proof of his or her disability.

B. The Tourism and Recreation Commission shall designate areas of operation for golf carts in each state park as appropriate, and establish rules for the safe operation of golf carts pursuant to this act.

Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 1116.2

Added by Laws 2002 , SB 936, c. 318, § 1, eff. 11/1/2002; Renumbered from 47 O.S. § 1151.2 by Laws 2008 , SB 1384, c. 302, § 14, emerg. eff. 6/2/2008.