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​Huron-Kinloss Golf Car project saw almost 40 new registrations last year

Liz DadsonBy: Liz Dadson  January 14, 2025
​Huron-Kinloss Golf Car project saw almost 40 new registrations last year
The Huron-Kinloss Golf Car project had a total of 124 golf cars registered last year, including 37 new ones and 87 renewals.

That’s the word from deputy clerk Kelly Lush in a report to township council in committee-of-the-whole, Monday morning (Jan. 13).

The project has been in effect since Aug. 16, 2021, when council approved participation in the 10-year pilot project regulated by the Province of Ontario. The province sets out the framework to allow for golf cars on roads in Huron-Kinloss and Pelee Island.

The township has completed the fourth year of this project, and Lush noted that the registration fee will increase, to $60 per year from $50 per year, in 2025. She said the fee covers the cost of administration for this project.

The report stated that each golf car registered in the project receives a decal to adhere to the car, indicating it is registered in the project, with a validation sticker indicating the year of registration. The participant also receives the rules and regulations to operate the golf car within the township, a copy of the township bylaw, a copy of frequently-asked questions, and a brochure.

All of this information can also be accessed on the township website.

Registration in the project is renewable annually and cars can be on municipal roads from April 1 to Nov. 30 each year. Renewal letters for 2025 registration will go out in February.

Ongoing communication about the project will continue throughout the year, using various channels including the township website, newsletters and social media posts, said Lush. The South Bruce OPP also provides public education regarding safety and regulations for operating a golf car under the Highway Traffic Act. Comments are encouraged.

Lush said that last year, staff received a call regarding safety, speed and a request for more police enforcement, and a call regarding cars without permits, careless driving and unlicensed youth drivers.

Other comments received included multiple concerns about the safety of golf cars on Boiler Beach Road, cars not yielding to pedestrians in neighbourhoods, youth drivers, alcohol on cars, and over the maximum number of passengers and golf cars on the beach.

The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) requires data from the municipality to evaluate the project and determine any potential amendments that may be required. The township is required to provide information annually to the ministry by March 1. That report will include all comments received and registrations.

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