We’re not sure if the folks in Colorado stole the idea from the kid in Maine who uses golf carts to shuttle ferry passengers, or if they just have a thing for small cars, but Erie, CO, just became the second city in the Mile High State to allow the use of golf carts on city streets.
Traditionally considered off-road vehicles, and insured as ORVs, golf carts are allowed on regular roads in both Lyons and Erie, but with certain caveats:
- They’re only allowed on streets with posted speed limits of 25mph.
- They must be operated by licensed drivers, aged 21 or older.
- The drivers must carry liability insurance.
When asked, Erie, CO residents said that using golf carts was more environmentally friendly than driving cars for in-town travel.
Both Erie and Lyons are in Boulder County.
