Question:
What are the requirements for a golf cart to be used as a shuttle on the grounds of an SOE (The entrance is security controlled but the public is allowed).
A six-seater left-hand drive golf cart is currently being used to ferry visitors from remote areas.
Does the person driving need a PDP? Driver’s license ?
Your help will be appreciated.
Answer:
The legislation only allows a golf cart on a golf course and in a parking lot of a golf course and it may not be used on any other public road.
It may not be registered and cannot be used for transport for reward.
Reg 5. Motor vehicle exempt from registration
(1) A motor vehicle—
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(i) which is designed exclusively to be used on a golf course and by virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by reason of such design may not be operated on a public road in terms of the Act and for the purpose of this paragraph operate on a public road shall not include the operation of such vehicle within the confines of a golf course;
(j) which is a type of motor cycle on which a person stands, generally known as a motorised skateboard, and by virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by reason of such design may not be operated on a public road in terms of the Act; or
which is a type of motor vehicle designed for the purpose of being operated specifically by a person younger than 16 years of age and by virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by reason of such design may not be operated on a public road in terms of the Act;
(l) which the steering wheel is on the left hand side, excluding motor vehicles referred to in regulation 200 (2) (b), (d) and (e),
shall be exempt from registration and shall not be registered in accordance with the provisions of this Part: Provided that if the ownership of a motor vehicle is to be transferred from the Department of Defence to another person, such Department shall register such motor vehicle prior to such transfer.
If persons are transported for reward the driver needs a PRDP. If it is not for reward it is not necessary.
A driving licence is always required when a motor vehicle is driven on a public road.
Regards
Alta
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