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View Online 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUL 4 JUL 4 OCT 31 Dec 12 Bald Head Island Golf Cart Parade Bald Head island, NC www.baldheadisland. com Disney Ft Wilderness Golf Cart Parade Ft Wilderness Disney, FL Info HERE Dewees Island Golf Cart Parade Dewees Island, SC http://www.deweesis- landsc.com Captiva Golf Cart Parade Captiva Island, FL Info HERE List Your Event Here DEC 12 Annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade Ozona, FL www.ozonavillagefl. us OCT TBA Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade Palm Desert, CA www.golfcartparade. com DEC 12 Christmas Tree Lighting & Golf Cart Parade Mexico Beach, FL http://mexicobeach. com/ Do you have an upcoming event? Email the dates to [email protected] LEGAL NEWS Police remind citizens of new SC golf cart laws as summer approaches As summer approaches, law enforcement officers are reminding South Carolina resi- dents of the state's updated golf cart laws. Greenville Police said children under the age of 16 account for one-third of all golf cart injuries in the nation. Shown on the right are some important laws to note before you take the golf cart out this summer. Law enforcement officers emphasized that it is illegal to drink alcohol on a golf cart. You can still be charged with DUI or open container while operating a golf cart. "Our enforcement of golf carts laws is designed to promote the safe operation of golf carts and prevent injuries," Greenville PD said. GOLF CART LAWS • You must be at least 16-years-old to operate a golf cart • Golf carts can only be driven during daylight hours • Owners need a permit from the DMV in order to drive the cart on public roads • Drivers must have registration, liability insurance, and a driver’s license on them while operating the golf cart JULY 2018 45