Golf carts sit outside Stonehenge Golf Course in Winona Lake. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander.

News Release

GOSHEN — Goshen has implemented new rules regarding golf carts and off-road vehicles.

Those rules took effect on Friday, Nov. 1, under recently approved Ordinances 5192 and 5184.

Ordinance 5192 permits golf cart use on highways within city jurisdiction, with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less. Golf carts must be equipped with a rear-view mirror, headlights, taillights, turn signals, seatbelts, an orange safety flag and a slow-moving vehicle emblem.

Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license and insurance. Permits are required, with an application fee of $50, and temporary permits for special events are available upon approval.

To obtain a permit, golf cart inspections will be offered at the Central Fire Station, 209 N. Third St., during regular business hours on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Inspections are also available at the Goshen Police Department, 111 E. Jefferson St., on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Ordinance 5184 regulates ORV operation on specific Goshen highways and city streets. ORVs are limited to designated areas with speed limits compatible with off-road safety. Required safety features include headlights, taillights and brake lights.

Operators must also be at least 16, hold a valid driver’s license and meet minimum insurance requirements. Violations for both golf carts and ORVs carry fines starting at $175, with increased penalties for repeated offenses.

“Safety is our top priority,” said Goshen Mayor Gina Leichty in a press release. “These regulations help ensure the well-being of our residents while accommodating alternative forms of transportation.”

For more information, visit https://goshenindiana.org/goshengolfcart.