1. 09/11/2008 Golf Carts, Gators, Mules Rebecca Davio, Ph. D. Director Vehicles Titles and Registration Div, TxDOT

2. 09/11/2008 Slow Moving Vehicles Golf Cart Neighborhood Electric Vehicle All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

3. 09/11/2008

6. Slow Moving Vehicles IssueGolf CartsNEV / LSVATV Legal Speed25 mph max N/A Time Restrictions Daylight onlyNo Operation Place Restrictions Master Planned Community Public Beach Within 2 miles of Golf Course Roads posted 35 mph or less City or County ordinance can prohibit Off Road only For farm or ranch within 25 miles Utility Companies Law Enforcement Safety Equipment NoSafety equipment required No TitledOptionalTBD*Required RegisteredOptionalYesNot Allowed * Rules to be proposed

7. 09/11/2008 Safety Concerns Vehicle weight and speed differentials Operating at speeds over 25 mph Underage drivers common Operating outside usage restrictions Disregard requirements for: –No Drivers License –No Liability Insurance –No Equipment Standards

8. 09/11/2008 Increased Use Cheaper to buy Rising fuel prices Green initiatives Rebates / incentives Increased advertising / media attention –Advertised as street legal –No mention of 25 mph restriction

9. 09/11/2008 Current Situation Inconsistent / confusing definitions and restrictions Registration evolved over time Inconsistent administration of TxDOT guidelines

10. 09/11/2008 Law Enforcement Feedback Don’t like the current situation Don’t want inconsistent local regulations Properly applied registration regulations could potentially reduce confusion

11. 09/11/2008 Legislative Direction ?