Golf Carts in Lacombe County

Lacombe County has enacted a bylaw to regulate the operation, regulation, and control of vehicles on highways and municipal lands within the County. 

1. Participating municipalities can permit golf carts to operate on designated highways identified by signage with a maximum posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less.
2. Golf carts can only be operated on these designated highways.
3. The municipality must provide a permit system for golf carts operating on these highways.
4. The municipality must report the following information annually to the Registrar:
   • Golf cart make, model, number of seats, fuel source, and vehicle equipment such as headlamps, signal, and brake lights.
   • Number and age of operators.
   • Intended frequency of use.
   • Proof of a minimum of $2 million liability insurance coverage.

• Golf carts must be operated in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act, its regulations, and this bylaw.
• Operators must have a valid driver’s license.
• Golf carts can only be driven on designated highways.
• Operators must have a valid permit for the golf cart.
• Golf carts must comply with all permit terms and conditions.
• Operators must drive with due care and attention, show reasonable consideration for others, not overload the golf cart, not tow anyone, and not attach any equipment or trailer to the golf cart.

 When approaching an oncoming vehicle, pass on the right.

• Yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
• When overtaking another vehicle, pass on the left.
• Yield to pedestrians to avoid hazards.
• Maintain a safe following distance behind other vehicles, except when overtaking.