Police will discuss traffic laws related to golf carts at town hall

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

Seal Beach Police Capt. Mike Ezroj, traffic investigator James Dowdell and GRF Security Director Victor Rocha will speak at a town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4.

The town hall will be focused on golf cart laws, including topics such as:

• Misconceptions about driving golf carts in and outside of the community.

• Frequent violations observed by police near Leisure World.

• Criteria that golf carts must meet to be able to drive on public roadways.

• The difference between golf carts and Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs).

• The types of vehicles that require a valid driver’s license.

• Traffic laws and guidelines that apply to bicyclists.

There will be a time for questions and answers after the presentation.

Anyone driving a golf cart on a street outside of the community is subject to citation and immediate towing of the golf cart.

Low speed vehicles (LSV) may appear visually similar to golf carts but are governed by different laws. Also known as neighborhood electric vehicles, these motor vehicles meet all of the following requirements: 1. Has four wheels. 2. Can attain a speed in one mile of more than 20 miles per hour and not more than 25 miles per hour, on a paved level surface.

3. Has a gross vehicle weight rating

Town Hall Speakers

Golf carts are allowed to operate on Leisure World's private streets, but they must meet a specific set of criteria to drive on roadways outside of the community.

Paul Kryczko of less than 3,000 pounds. Anyone driving a low-speed vehicle or neighborhood electric vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, be insured and be registered with the DMV.

Anyone caught driving a low-speed vehicle or neighborhood electric vehicle on a public roadway without a valid driver’s license will have their vehicle impounded for 30 days, and the violator will receive a citation.

The penalties for violating these laws vary. People who drive without a valid driver’s license can be subject to fines up to $1,000.

Seal BeachPolice TrafficInvestigator James Dowdell

Golden Rain Foundation Security Director Victor Rocha