The Huron-Kinloss Golf Car Pilot Project is scheduled to begin on September 7, 2021.
The test is part of the Ministry of Transportation’s new pilot project legally referring to them as “golf cars”. It sets out a regulatory framework to allow them on roads on Pelee Island and in Huron-Kinloss and includes operator and vehicle requirements.
These requirements include:
- being limited form exceeding 32 kilometers or greater
- the driver must have a A,B,C,D,E,F, or G drivers license
- they can only be driven through intersections with highways with a limit higher than 50 if controlled by a traffic control or stop signal
- driven in the right-hand lane or as close to the right hand curb or edge of roadway
- no passenger can be younger than 8 years old
- must have seat positions for all passengers
- can not tow another vehicle
- slow moving vehicle attached to rear of golf car
- cannot be driven on roads during months from December to March
For full regulations refer to the Huron-Kinloss by-law document below.
