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Discussion Regarding Survey Results for Potential Operation of Golf Carts on Shoal Line Boulevard and Reduction of Speed Limit in Hernando Beach Business District
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Staff was directed to perform a survey in Hernando Beach about a potential for golf cart usage on Shoal Line Boulevard and reducing the speed limit in the Hernando Beach Business District. Between 238 and 240 responses were received to the survey. The questions and responses are attached including a separate attachment of the comments received.
Sixty-three percent (63%) of the respondents are in favor of establishing the Hernando Beach Business District as that section of Shoal Line Boulevard from Blue Fish Drive to Calienta Street as the Hernando Beach Business District and allowing for golf carts on that section of Shoal Line Boulevard. Florida Statute Sec. 316.183 provides that the maximum speed limit is 30 mph in a business district (copy of statute attached).
Golf carts can only be operated on roads that have been designated by the County for use by golf carts. Florida Statute 320.01(22) defines a golf cart (copy of statute attached). It should be noted that according to Florida Statute Sec. 320.01(22), golf carts must not be capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour. There is a difference between golf carts and Low- Speed Vehicles. Attached is a brochure from the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles discussing the differences between Low-Speed Vehicles, Golf Carts, Converted Golf Carts and All-Terrain Vehicles.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Pending direction of the Board.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Sections 316.212, 316.2122, 316-183, and Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board discuss the results of the survey and provide direction to staff on any changes to be made in regard to Shoal Line Boulevard.