Florida § 316.2125 - Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.2125 — Operation of golf carts within a retirement community., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.2125. Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 316.212, the reasonable operation of a golf cart, equipped and operated as provided in s. 316.212 (5), (6), and (7), within any self-contained retirement community is permitted unless prohibited under subsection (2). (2)(a) A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or highway under its jurisdiction if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (b) The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or highway under its jurisdiction if it determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (3) A local governmental entity may enact an ordinance regarding golf cart operation and equipment which is more restrictive than those enumerated in this section. Upon enactment of any such ordinance, the local governmental entity shall post appropriate signs or otherwise inform the residents that such an ordinance exists and that it shall be enforced within the local government’s jurisdictional territory. An ordinance referred to in this section must apply only to an unlicensed driver.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 316.2125
What does Florida Statutes § 316.2125 cover?
Section 316.2125 ("Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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