Under state law, licensed drivers may operate road-ready golf carts on city streets with a speed limit of 25 mph or less. Main Street and most of the streets in Old Town are zoned 25 mph, and the city welcomes the use of golf carts in those areas. State requirements for golf carts operating on city streets:
(1) A braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, including a parking brake;
(2) A reverse warning device functional at all times when the directional control is in the reverse position;
(3) A main power switch. When the switch is in the ‘off’ position, or the key or other device that activates the switch is removed, the motive power circuit shall be inoperative. If the switch uses a key, it shall be removable only in the ‘off’ position;
(4) Head lamps;
(5) Reflex reflectors;
(6) Tail lamps;
(7) A horn;
(8) A rearview mirror;
(9) Safety warning labels; and
(10) Hip restraints and hand holds or a combination thereof. Georgia Code: Low Speed Vehicles