Article: Remember, city says, golf carts not legal on city streets.

Byline: Fraser Sherman

Jan. 6--It's still not legal to drive golf carts on Destin streets and sidewalks, even though the city's ban won't take effect for two years.

The City Council voted in December for a policy banning golf carts from using city streets unless the carts are modified into low-speed vehicles with rear-view mirrors, seat belts, brake lights and other additions. The council voted to phase in the policy over the next two years, so that residents could prepare for the estimated $1,500 it can cost to modify the carts.

Regardless of city policy, City Manager Greg Kisela told the City Council Tuesday, state law still bans unmodified ...

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