GOLFCARPOPULARITYGROWS
In Texas Master-Planned Communities
Master-planned communities in northern
Texas, particularly in Collin County, are see-
ing increased usage of golf carts as a mode
of transportation throughout their neigh-
borhoods. WFAA’s Chris Sadeghi reports the
popularity began when homes started being
equipped with a third space or half-garage
spot ideal for a golf cart. Plus, today’s golf
carts are also fitted with more modern, car-
like features, such as turn signals, mirrors,
and head and tail lights, which make the
carts as attractive than cars.
In the Trinity Falls subdivision in McKinney,
you can find multiple golf carts in the parking
lot at the community pool at any given time.
Vu Thach recently bought a new golf cart and
said it is much easier, efficient, and more
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pleasant when making short trips within the
neighborhood. Hundley said most electric
carts can get roughly 12 miles per charge.
According to the Texas Transportation Code,
golf carts can be driven on roadways with
a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less
during the daytime and within two miles of
its storage spot. The code also allows for
carts to be used within master-planned com-
munities with restricted covenants. Most of
the North Texas city ordinances we looked up
require the driver to have a standard Texas
drivers license, insurance for the carts, and
the orange triangle designated a slow-mov-
ing vehicle on the back.