(Milford)– A lakes area city is reminding residents of its ordinance pertaining to ATV’s, UTV’s and golf carts.
Milford Police Chief Shilo Brevik says golf carts can be operated on that city’s streets but are NOT allowed on Highways 71 and 86 as well as County Road A-34, or 13th Street, and 28th Street. He says golf carts can only CROSS the roads. City issued permits must also be attached to the front left of golf carts. Golf carts in Milford can only be operated from sunrise to sunset, must have a slow moving vehicle sign and bicycle safety flag. They cannot exceed 20 mph and must be insured.
When it comes to ATV’s and UTV’s, Brevik says they cannot be operated on Highway 71 except to cross it. Drivers must be licensed and 18 years old. The machine must have valid insurance, a working head light and tail light, and cannot be operated on the trail system, in the parks or on sidewalks. They must also have a bicycle flag at least five feet above the roadway.
More information can be found on the city’s website.
