Tega Cay Approves Nighttime Golf Cart Use First South Carolina City

Tega Cay has become the first city in South Carolina to permit golf carts on public roads at night following a new state law signed by Governor Henry McMaster. The city council approved an ordinance that allows golf carts to operate after dark on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less, provided they meet state safety requirements such as having working headlights and taillights, valid driver's licenses, registration, liability insurance, and securing passengers under 12 with seat belts or car seats. The ordinance passed its second reading and is nearing final approval, aligning local regulations with the recent state legislation. Local businesses, including Macaluso Golf Carts, have seen increased demand for seat belt installations as residents prepare to comply with the new safety mandates. This move reflects Tega Cay's leadership in adapting to the state law and promoting safe nighttime golf cart use. The ordinance also requires golf cart registration with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and adherence to all applicable safety provisions.