Golf cart registration begins in Hattiesburg
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City of Hattiesburg Communications Department
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Owners of low-speed vehicles, such as golf carts, who wish to ride the roads in the City of Hattiesburg began registering to do so Thursday.
Hattiesburg officials said that registration had been steady Thursday.
“Our deputy clerks have registered several today and fielded a lot of calls and questions about the ordinance, what it takes to register a golf cart and more,” said Samantha McCain, City of Hattiesburg chief communications officer.
City Council recently passed an ordinance allowing golf carts on Hattiesburg streets, under certain restrictions, including
- May only be operated on public roads/streets with an established speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less
- Remain prohibited on Mississippi Department of Transportation highways and interstates
- May be prohibited on streets with high-traffic counts, recommendations by governing authorities, street design and other factors that impede public safety.
A list of these streets and an interactive map can be located at hattiesburgms.com/cityclerk/golfcarts.
- A driver’s license
- Proof of insurance/financial liability
- Make, model and VIN/Serial Number
- $100 for registration.
All registered golf carts and low-speed vehicles must meet a list of safety standards including:
- Headlights
- Front and rear turn signal lamps
- Tail lamps
- Stop lamps
- Reflectors
- Exterior mirror mounted on driver’s/passenger’s side
- Parking brake
- VIN number/Serial number
- Type 1/Type 2 seatbelts
- Proper windshield
- An alert sound
The second page of the registration form is an affidavit that certifies and attests that your vehicle has all of these items and must be notarized by City of Hattiesburg staff.
The form should not be signed until the paperwork for registration is turned in at at City Hall.
A list of frequently asked questions can be accessed at hattiesburgms.com/cityclerk/golfcarts. These address everything from driving on multi-use paths to enforcement.
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