The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding golf cart owners that current permits will expire at the end of the month.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens about expiring golf cart permits
Starke County 2025 golf cart registrations expire June 30
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office shared a reminder with citizens that 2025 golf cart permits will expire on Tuesday, June 30th of this year.
Continue readingKnox golf cart inspection dates in May; 2025 permits expire May 31
The City of Knox Police Department announced upcoming dates for golf cart inspections.
Continue readingGolf cart permits available for 2026 for Starke County residents
An announcement from the Starke County Sheriff’s office made yesterday states that golf cart permits are now available for county residents for 2026.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department Urges Residents to Follow Golf Cart Ordinance, Curfew Regulations
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the North Judson Town Council members last week that residents should be following the golf cart ordinance when operating those motor vehicles on the roads in the town limits.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Takes Public Comment on Proposed Golf Cart Ordinance Amendment
The Culver Town Council members took public comments Tuesday night on the proposed amendment to the golf cart ordinance.
Continue readingCulver Town Manager Reminds Residents of Golf Cart Ordinance
Culver Town Manager Ginny Bess Munroe reminds residents that there are rules of the road when it comes to golf carts.
Continue readingKnox Mayor’s Office Reminds Residents to Renew Dog Tags and Golf Cart Registration
The Knox Mayor’s Office recently sent out a few important reminders that citizens should be aware of in order to stay in compliance with city policies.
Continue readingKnox PD to Conduct Golf Cart Inspections Saturday
The Knox City Police Department will be conducting golf cart inspections this Saturday, May 12 for Knox residents looking to obtain a permit to legally operate a golf cart on city streets.
Winamac Town Council Votes To Update Golf Cart Registration Policies
Winamac golf cart users will soon have to register their vehicles more frequently. The town council voted Monday to switch to a yearly registration system, rather than every two years.
Winamac Town Council Talks Potential Golf Cart Registration Changes
In the Winamac Town Council meeting earlier this week, Town Manager Brad Zellers asked the council to consider changing the golf cart registration policy. The current policy requires individuals to register every two years. Zellers proposed bringing that down to one year. Continue reading
Pulaski ATV Ordinance Nearly Ready for Vote
Pulaski County’s proposed ATV ordinance is not yet ready for a vote.
The ordinance is designed to allow off-road vehicles on county roadways, largely for the purpose of agriculture. Licensing would be required for the ATV’s through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under the current ordinance language.
Knox to Consider Golf Cart Registration Requirement
Those driving golf carts within the City of Knox may soon have to register them with the city. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Amended Golf Cart Regulations
The Culver Town Council has approved updated rules to regulate the use of golf carts within the community.
Last night’s meeting was the first for new board members Tammy Shaffer and Joel Samuelson. The two were faced with an immediate decision to raise fees to register the vehicles for use within the town.
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Culver Considers Changes to Golf Cart Ordinance
A few changes to the way golf carts may be used on the streets of Culver were considered by the Culver Town Council, Tuesday night.
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Golf Cart Ordinances Regulate Rules of the Road
Riding on golf carts has become a summer activity enjoyed by all outside of the golf course, especially those that live along the shores of Bass Lake and Koontz Lake.
Golf cart operators are advised to remember the rules of the road. Per the county statute, no person may operate a golf cart on any county road unless the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
Golf carts are prohibited from operation on state highways. The vehicle cannot be driven on a state highway or across a state highway as cited in state law. Operators must be 16 years of age and older.
Starke County Commissioners Proceed Carefully With Utility Vehicle Ordinance
Few Violations of City Golf Cart Ordinance
Golf cart use on public roadways has been a hot topic ever since the state gave city and town government officials the option of adopting an ordinance for their use within jurisdictions.
Knox City Police Chief Clint Norem said residents have upheld the laws of the city’s ordinance.
Starke Commissioners Approve Second Reading of Golf Cart Ordinance
Starke County Commissioners Considering Golf Cart Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners are considering an ordinance to regulate the operation of golf carts on county roads. First, a golf cart operator must possess a county-issued small vehicle permit and carry liability insurance on the vehicle. Permits can be obtained for a cost of $25 each from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office after the vehicle is inspected. Starke County will also honor permits issued by Marshall County, once the proposed ordinance becomes law. The permit is unique to a single vehicle, which must have brakes in good working condition and an INDOT approved slow-moving vehicle sign. Additionally, golf carts must be equipped with a rear-view mirror, manufacturers serial number plate, front and rear reflectors and working rear brake lights visible from at least 500 feet.
