MississippiDeSoto County can approve golf carts on Buena Vista Lakes roads
Golf carts and low-speed vehicles can use certain public roads in Buena Vista Lakes only if DeSoto County supervisors approve their use.
What it does
DeSoto County supervisors can allow golf carts and low-speed vehicles on Buena Vista Lakes public roads. County approval is required, and drivers must follow road restrictions.
Drivers using this permission must carry a valid driver's license or temporary driver's permit, plus proof of financial responsibility showing that crash-related costs can be covered.
Owners must register their vehicles with the county and display a decal. The county may charge a reasonable fee to cover the work of handling registrations.
Argument forCounty approval could give Buena Vista Lakes residents another way to make short neighborhood trips, while letting local officials set conditions.
Argument againstIf county officials approve their use, these slower vehicles could create conflicts with other traffic on shared roads, despite equipment and lane rules.
More detail
DeSoto County supervisors may approve golf carts and low-speed vehicles for use on public roads in Buena Vista Lakes. Permission covers only public roads and streets in Buena Vista Lakes Subdivision in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Supervisors must record approval in an ordinance or resolution and in their meeting minutes. They may set conditions consistent with this law or revoke permission at any time. Covered golf carts are made for golf-course recreation and cannot exceed 20 mph. Covered low-speed vehicles have four wheels and a top speed above 20 but below 25 mph. Both must meet the referenced federal safety equipment standard. Vehicles may use only roads where bicycles are legally allowed. State highways and non-interstate federal highways may only be crossed, using the shortest route across. Drivers must use the outside lane on roads with multiple lanes. The law takes effect after passage. Permission to drive depends on county approval.
Drivers must carry a valid driver's license or temporary driver's permit and proof of financial responsibility. These requirements cover anyone driving a golf cart or low-speed vehicle on subdivision public roads under this law. Proof of financial responsibility means proof that crash-related costs can be covered. It must meet the requirements of Mississippi's referenced motor vehicle law.
Owners must register covered vehicles with DeSoto County and display the registration decal on the left rear fender. Registration is required for every golf cart and low-speed vehicle used on public roads under this law. Owners must show a valid driver's license or temporary driver's permit and proof of financial responsibility. The county may charge a reasonable fee to cover registration administration. The fee goes into the county general fund. The county tax collector issues the decal. The county must give the owner a map showing where driving is allowed. Registration stays valid for as long as the registering owner owns the vehicle.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 8Approved by Governor Tate ReevesBecame Law
- Apr 2Enrolled Bill SignedTo Governor
- Apr 2Enrolled Bill Signed
- Mar 31Returned For Enrolling
- Mar 30PassedPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 23Referred To Local and Private LegislationMinor
- Mar 20Transmitted To HouseMinor
- Mar 19PassedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 17Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 9Referred To Local and PrivateIntroduced
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