Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently we get questions on the operation of golf carts and other types of utility vehicles on the street in the City of Port Neches.
On June 2nd, 2011, The City of Port Neches City Council approved Ordinance 2011-07 regulating the operation of golf carts within the City.
An operator may drive a golf cart on a City Street for which the posted speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour under the following circumstances:
A golf cart operated under this section must have the following equipment:
If you have any questions, please contact the Port Neches Police Department.
On June 2nd, 2011, The City of Port Neches City Council approved Ordinance 2011-07 regulating the operation of golf carts within the City.
An operator may drive a golf cart on a City Street for which the posted speed limit is not more than 35 miles per hour under the following circumstances:
- Driver must be licensed to operate a vehicle,
- The golf cart is covered with liability insurance,
- All passengers must be seated while the golf cart is in motion,
- No more passengers than the golf cart is designed to seat. (No passengers in lap), and
- Can cross highway or street with speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour only at an intersection.
A golf cart operated under this section must have the following equipment:
- Headlamps;
- Taillamps;
- Reflectors;
- Parking brake;
- Mirrors; and
- Display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem.
If you have any questions, please contact the Port Neches Police Department.
Call 409-719-4238. Placement of the speed display is dependent upon a safe location in an area that will be most effective in data collection and reducing vehicle speeds.